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US and German media reported that the cuts include a third of the 150 US F-16 and F-15 jets designated for NATO, plus refuelling and reconnaissance aircraft, bombers and drones.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

“We’re asking airmen to strap into jets that their grandfathers, fathers and now they are flying, and it is time for a reset,” said Doug Birkey, executive director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

In late April, the Navy awarded the company a $105 million agreement to strap Blackbeard onto F/A-18 fighter jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

It said the UK needed to move to "war-fighting readiness" and said billions should be spent on additional ammunition, next-generation fast jets, drones and new attack submarines.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

There were flashing lights and men in black rubber coats holding canvas hoses with big jets of water coming out of them.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls