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News – B-2s on Guam – China’s defence spending

Mar 5

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A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., gets airborne while another B-2 waits for clearance March 4, 2010, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) – More than 240 Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., arrived here in late February to support the deployment of B-2 Spirits as part of the continuous bomber presence here. The B-2s join forces with F-22 Raptors deployed from the 90th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, as part of the theater security package. The tandem of premier airframes creates a formidable alliance supporting Andersen AFB’s mission within the Pacific region. This is the second pairing of these airframes for this mission. READ FULL ARTICLE >>>>>

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China targets 7.5% increase in 2010 defense spending

05:36 05/03/2010 China plans to increase its national defense spending by 7.5% to about $76.3 billion in 2010, according to a draft budget report.>>

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USAF publication – Airman online

Feb 2

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Russia – Strategic bombers top billing

Dec 26

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Strategic bombers are crucial for national security

14:54 24/12/2009 On December 23, Russia marked the Strategic Aviation Day, which was established to commemorate the creation of the world’s first squadron of heavy bombers in 1914. Since then strategic aviation has become an element of the strategic nuclear triad ensuring Russia’s security.>>

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Mach 6 long-range air vehicle

Dec 22

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X-51A WaveRider 1st ride aboard B-52

Dec 16

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X-51A WaveRider below B-52H Stratofortress (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Cassidy)

X-51A WaveRider below B-52H Stratofortress (USAF photo/Mike Cassidy)

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An Air Force Flight Test Center B-52H Stratofortress performs a captive carry flight of the X-51A WaveRider Dec. 9, 2009, over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The captive carry mission is a key test milestone to ready the X-51’s scramjet engine during the vehicle’s first powered hypersonic flight in early 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Cassidy)