Archive for September, 2010

Norwegian F-16 to have AAR-60 missile launch detection system

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Cassidian Electronics, the new name of EADS Defence & Security, will deliver more than 100 AAR-60 missile launch detection system (MILDS) to the Royal Norwegian Air Force for its F-16s.

YouTube: Iran’s flying boats

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Boeing to deliver two 767 tankers to Italy this year

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Boeing will finally deliver two of Italy’s 767 aerial tankers this year but capability improvements will delay delivery of the other two.

Jordanian F-16 crashed

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Jordan lost an F-16 along with its pilot during an exercise on Tuesday.

Israel, U.S. to continue work on David Sling

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The United States and Israel on Monday agreed to continue their work on the David Sling missile defense system.

MEADS costs could rise by around 250 million euros

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Reuters reported that a German military source said the cost of developing the MEADS missile defense system could rise by around 250 million euros.

Clear hot! T-shirts inbound!

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The USAF Recruiting Services latest recruitment tool is a Cadillac Escalade converted into a A-10-looking monster truck armed with a replica 30mm Gatling gun that functions as a weapons launcher firing T-shirts.

U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Heath Allen

Israeli Air Force trains against rocket attacks

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The Israeli Air Force is preparing its personnel to fight wars whereby the air bases would come under rocket attacks from enemies.
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GAO questions U.S. arms sales to Gulf

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In its audit U.S. weapons exports to Gulf states between FY 2005-9, the Government Accountability Office reported that such arms sales were often carried out without reviewing their impact on foreign policy and national security.

Su-30M2s for Russian Air Force complete flight tests

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Itar-Tass reported Tuesday that four Su-30M2 fighters ordered by the Russian Air Force have completed flight tests.
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