Why Boeing May Restart A C-17 Globemaster Production Line It Shut Down 11 Years Ago
With years of intense usage, Washington is increasingly questioning how long the existing C-17 can be sustained and if new production is necessary.
By Aaron SprayZimbabwe

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Currently, there is something of an apparent paradox. The United States is by a massive margin the world's foremost expeditionary military power. It operates numerous military bases around the world, including in the Middle East, Europe, and the Western Pacific.
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- 41 words · 1 min read
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- October 17, 2026
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- Aaron Spray
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- Simple Flying