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Defense Digest - March 12, 2025









U.S. Air Force Office Pitches Engine Investment For Mid-Market Airliner

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The late-February request from the Air Force reflects a broader strategy to use government funds to seed investments in future commercial products.


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From The Archives: First F-18 In Operational Navy Colors
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The cover image shows the number 11 full-scale development version of the Navy/McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet pulled into a steep climb during a recent test flight from the company's production facility in St. Louis.
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