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The defense spending plan reduces the number of A-10 aircraft.

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The Army post is working with partners in Sierra Vista.

Davis-Monthan A-10s safe

A defense spending bill moving through the Senate has good news for Arizona military bases.

Tucson air base could deploy troops if Ukraine is invaded

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University of Arizona wind tunnels getting upgrades

Improvements are expected to generate more research for hypersonic technology.

The Boneyard spends 75 years adding to history books

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The Boneyard helps create a digital twin of a fighter jet

The Air Force and Wichita State students are working together on the project.

A-10 part of Defense spending in Arizona

The NDAA brings millions of dollars into the state.

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