Military clears Ospreys to fly again after a series of fatal crashes :

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Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan

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Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan

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The Hill (newspaper)

thehill.com/policy/defense/4519482-us-military-lifts-ban-on-osprey-flights/

Mar 08

US military lifts ban on Osprey flights: The U.S. military on Friday officially lifted a ban on Osprey flights that was imposed after eight Marines died in ...

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Mar 08

‘Widowmaker’ Osprey to Fly Again Months After Fatal Crashes: The entire Osprey fleet was grounded in December after a crash in Japan killed eight U.S. airmen.

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Ospreys cleared to return to flight, 3 months after fatal crash in Japan: The Osprey, a workhorse aircraft vital to U.S. military missions, has been approved to ...

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Mar 09

U.S. Military Lifts Ban on Osprey Flights; Resumption of Flights in Japan yet to be Confirmed

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The Asahi Shimbun

asahi.com/ajw/articles/15193441

Mar 09

US Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

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The Japan Times

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Mar 08

U.S. lifts Osprey flight ban, eyeing aircraft's return to Japan's skies: Tokyo and Washington will closely coordinate a timeline for resuming flights of Osprey ...

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AeroTime Hub Mar 08

US military lifts grounding of V-22 Osprey fleet: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced that the V-22 Osprey's grounding was lifted on March 8 ...

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V-22 Osprey Finally Cleared To Fly After Three Month Grounding: The crash that led to the grounding is still under investigation and returning fully to regular ...

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RottenTomatoes Apr 23

Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes: Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents ...

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Quick Glance: Epic Series: Shōgun

Lord Yoshii Toranaga fights against his enemies as a mysterious European ship is found marooned on Japan's coast.

Critics praise Shōgun for its visual beauty and cultural authenticity as an epic adaptation.

Episodes depict the convergence of destinies in Japan, intrigues, and alliances in a feudal Japanese setting.

The series receives mixed reviews, with some criticizing the plot and character development, while others find it fascinating and powerful.

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Apr 24

Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party: The princess joined the party hosted by the emperor and empress at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens after ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/princess-aiko-garden-party-debut/

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'Male' hippo in Japan zoo found to be female after 7 years: A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

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South Korea's Last F-4E Phantoms Fire Final AGM-142 Popeye Missiles Prior To Retirement

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One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says: The U.S. Air Force might find a buyer for its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft once they ...

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Apr 25

‘Not only through blue eyes’: Hiroyuki Sanada on bringing ‘Shogun’ to life: Lead actor and producer of the hit FX series on his quest for authentic Japanese ...

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Apr 21

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sets HR record for Japan-born players: The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani set the major league home run record for ...

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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.

With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.

Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.

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Apr 24

Boeing reports $355m losses amid furore over safety fears: It is the seventh consecutive quarterly loss for the embattled aerospace giant

independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-losses-safety-fears-report-b2534131.html

Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries

Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.

The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.

Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.

Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.

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Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...

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Apr 26

US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm : Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and ...

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Apr 18

Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...

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Modified Chinese H-6 Bomber Spotted Carrying Mysterious Drone: The bomber is possibly carrying the WZ-8 high altitude supersonic reconnaissance drone or the ...

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Apr 25

Hello Kitty turns 50. What will the next cat's meow be?: The global rise of Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year, tracks that of Japanese culture. What, then ...

japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/22/japan/hello-kitty-50-years-anniversary/

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Apr 25

'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film: Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki says production had to strike a balance between his character's ...

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Golden Week Holiday Begins; Over 80% Seats Reserved for Major Airlines

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Apr 12

Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge: Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average ...

ft.com/content/21b8a049-c752-4450-84de-5052c8632d7c

Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge

Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.

The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.

The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.

The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.

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65 Years Ago Today: The Man Who Flew A B-47 Under The Mighty Mackinaw Bridge: Bomber Bridge Buzz Tops Maverick’s Tower Blast By A Bunch- But Is It Baloney? ...

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Apr 17

Toshiba weighs cutting 5,000 jobs in Japan: TOKYO -- Toshiba is considering cutting its domestic workforce by 5,000, equivalent to about 7% of the total in Japan ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Toshiba-weighs-cutting-5-000-jobs-in-Japan

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The RAF Typhoon Display Team Reveals New Livery For 2024 Display Season: The new special colored aircraft is painted in a 1944 era ‘Day Fighter’ scheme that ...

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Apr 24

Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...

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Apr 18

Japan foreign tourists top 3m in March, fueling record spending boom: TOKYO -- The number of monthly visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time in ...

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Apr 25

Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing

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Apr 26

Inflation in Japan's capital slows more than expected, slides below BOJ goal

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The Aviationist Apr 20

Claims Swirl About Imminent Delivery Of First Batch Of Su-35 Flankers To Iran: According to some media reports, the long-awaited delivery of the Su-35S Flankers ...

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Apr 22

Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-and-India-to-be-next-AI-hotspots-Vinod-Khosla

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Apr 25

How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post

thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/25/how-us-allies-are-preparing-for-a-possible-second-trump-term.html

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Apr 19

Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...

japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/companies/japan-hotel-prices-rise-near-30-year-high/

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Apr 11

Biden Vows to Back Japan, Philippines as China Rattles Allies: President Joe Biden said he was committed to “deepening maritime and security ties” with Japan and ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/biden-vows-to-back-japan-philippines-as-china-rattles-allies

Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach

President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.

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Apr 23

Meet The Flamethrowing Robodog Named Thermonator: The robodog flamethrower system is being touted for peaceful purposes, but one like it could have far deadlier ...

twz.com/news-features/meet-the-flamethrowing-robodog-named-theromantor

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How Shogun became an unlikely streaming success: Subtitled fare is mainstream these days and audiences are flocking to foreign-language shows ...

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Apr 25

UPDATE | Southwest Airlines to reduce Atlanta flights as part of national cuts: Southwest Airlines plans capacity cuts in Atlanta.

Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?

Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.

Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.

The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.

Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.

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Aviation Week Network

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Apr 16

Boeing: 787 Production-Quality Issues No Threat To In-Service Fleet: Boeing execs are confident reviews of fuselage gap and smoothness issues that slowed ...

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Apr 22

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile into sea: Authorities in Japan and South Korea have reported what they suspect to be a North Korean missile ...

dw.com/en/north-korea-launches-suspected-ballistic-missile-into-sea/a-68885323

Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.

The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.

The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.

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Apr 17

Japan restarts world's largest nuclear power plant: After the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan also shut down all nuclear power plants ...

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Apr 24

JP Lee from VanEck believes that there are 'lots of positive macro tailwinds' to suggest that there are more returns to come when it comes to Indian stocks

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Apr 24

General Atomics, Anduril Move Ahead In Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Program

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Apr 15

26 degrees in April: temperature record in Sapporo, Japan: Temperatures have been recorded in the metropolis since 1877. Now Sapporo has experienced the earliest ...

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Apr 22

Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular

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Carlyle leads in race to acquire KFC's Japan operator: TOKYO -- U.S. fund manager Carlyle Group is close to acquiring KFC Holdings Japan ...

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Apr 14

Japan considering first hike in teachers' overtime pay in 50 years: There has been a proposal for raising the allowances to 10% of monthly salary or even higher ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/society/japan-teacher-pay-hike/

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USMC CH-53K Transports F-35C And Refuels From KC-130 En Route: CF-1 will be used in future emergency recovery systems testing by the Prototype ...

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Apr 18

Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz: TOKYO -- The Japanese trading house Sojitz has signed a 45 billion yen ($290 million) contract ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Indonesia-awards-Jakarta-MRT-extension-project-to-Japan-s-Sojitz

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Here's Our First Close Look At A Ukrainian Light Aircraft Turned Long-Range Kamikaze Drone

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Apr 15

US OKs potential sale of aircraft support to Iraq, Pentagon says

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Apr 18

Oracle to invest over $8 billion in Japan in cloud computing, AI: Oracle said on Wednesday it will invest more than $8 billion over the next 10 years to meet ...

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Apr 20

U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi, Chicken at Kanagawa Shopping Mall; Suspect Caught Mid-Meal

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Apr 25

Ukrainian pilots undergo six-month basic training in France before advancing to F-16 - Euromaidan Press

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Too good a view of Mount Fuji: Japanese city wants to keep tourists away from shops with privacy screens

spiegel.de/panorama/japan-fujikawaguchiko-will-touristen-mit-sichtschutz-fernhalten-a-8ebda7d7-2313-4157-be04-651ea0cd6e81

Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism

Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.

Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.

A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.

Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.

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Apr 25

Eglin AFB Pilot Likely Saw A Lighting Balloon, Not A UFO Pentagon Concludes: The high-profile incident over the Gulf of Mexico included a strange craft with an ...

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Apr 22

Japanese dancer Yuna Yamada wins first place in U.S. ballet contest: 'I want to be a dancer influential enough to make the audience smile,' said Yamada, 12 ...

japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/21/stage/japan-yamada-wins-ballet-contest/

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Apr 20

What would Sigmund Freud have thought of Japan’s largely peaceful history?: In an exchange of letters, Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud discussed human nature ...

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Apr 23

ValueAct's reputation gamble in Japan pays off: ValueAct Capital can breathe a sigh of relief. The U.S. investment firm prefers to chide management of ...

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Apr 14

Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use: Japan is a global leader in hydrogen technology development, largely due to its strategic emphasis ...

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Soros family fund among investors in Japan electricity exchange startup: TOKYO -- A group of 17 trading, power and gas companies, as well as Soros Capital ...

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Apr 25

Pilot reported fire on fuel-laden plane and tried to return to airport before deadly Alaska crash

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Apr 23

10 people killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air: All 10 were crew members aboard the two aircraft.

straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-helicopters-crash-during-training-in-lumut

Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters

Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.

The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.

The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.

An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.

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Apr 24

Next Big Challenge For AI Dogfighting Is Keeping Track Of Enemies Up Close: Despite a breakthrough mock dogfight, actually sensing where the enemy is at during a ...

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Apr 11

To Counter China in South China Sea, US Ramps Up Ties With Japan, Philippines: US President Joe Biden is set to unveil joint military patrols and training with ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/to-counter-china-in-south-china-sea-us-ramps-up-ties-with-japan-philippines

Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Apr 23

Unusual "toilet behavior": Male hippo turns out to be female after seven years: The hippopotamus Gen-chan came to a Japanese zoo from a Mexican zoo in 2017 ...

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Apr 08

B-1B ‘Lancelot’ Is Being Resurrected For Active Service: After being flown out of long-term storage at the boneyard, the bomber is now being regenerated and ...

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Apr 17

Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/society/students-lose-interest-in-civil-service/

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Beale AFB Retires Another U-2 As Dragon Lady's Phase Out Moves Forward: Dragon Lady Tail 80-1085 completed her final flight recently as the fleet prepares for ...

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AI Flew X-62 VISTA During Simulated Dogfight Against Manned F-16: While safety pilots were onboard at all times, the AI agent successfully demonstrated it could ...

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More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.

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