Day: November 7, 2013
MEADS destroys two targets 180-degrees apart
During its final test, the MEADS missile defense system successfully engaged and destroy two different type of targets flying roughly 180-degress from one another.
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Pakistan has completed development of Hatf-IX SRBM
Pakistan may have completed development of the Hatf-IX mobile, quick-reaction, four-round short-range ballistic missile system.
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Supreme Allied Commander Europe urged Turkey to buy NATO-compatible air defense system
Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, on Wednesday urged Turkey to buy a missile defense system that is compatible with other NATO systems.
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Colombian Kfirs intercepted Russian Tu-160s
Colombian Air Force Kfirs intercepted two Russian Air Force Tu-160s flying from Nicaragua to Venezuela. Colombia said both planes entered its airspace during the bombers flight to and from Nicaragua.
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