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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-14T19:51:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.airandspaceforces.com",
  "tags": [
    "Air",
    "Budget",
    "Technology",
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    "Next-Generation Survivor Radio",
    "USAF to Buy Thousands of New Radios to Help Rescue Downed Pilots",
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  "textContent": "The Air Force plans to start buying thousands of advanced new handheld radios in 2027 for downed aircrew to communicate with search-and-rescue forces, a capability spotlighted earlier this year during the recovery of two aviators shot down in Iran.\n\nThe post USAF to Buy Thousands of New Radios to Help Rescue Downed Pilots appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.",
  "title": "USAF to Buy Thousands of New Radios to Help Rescue Downed Pilots"
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