A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle soars over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Feb. 18, 2025.Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado
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2025 USAF & USSF Almanac: Air Force Weapons & Platforms
June 20, 2025
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The Air Force awarded a sweeping—and potentially massive—F-15 contract to Boeing this week, one that a top aviation expert said could provide a new approach to major program acquisitions and greater stability for the defense industry.
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