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B-52 modernisation, Sentinel, MH-139A, T-7A and Air Force One replacement are among the US Air Force programmes the GAO says remain at risk of further schedule slips and cost growth due to acquisition and management challenges.

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New Turkish weapon systems and operational capabilities continue to evolve, as the recent EFES 2026 event clearly demonstrated.

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Helicopter commanders prepare for post-Afghanistan realities

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Northrop Grumman wins US Navy H-1 helicopter contract

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Poland launches comprehensive helicopter fleet renewal

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The Netherlands deploys NH90 for the first time

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Lockheed Martin wins Apache M-TADS/PNVS contract

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US Navy orders additional APKWS rockets

17th January 2013

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Italian AH-129D approved for maritime operations

17th January 2013

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