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Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed flight testing of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter.
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Photo: Andreas Zeitler, Airbus Defence and Space
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Nigeria’s army, air force and naval chiefs have been fired by the country’s President Muhammadu Buhari. The sackings were carried out a month after Amnesty International complained of widespread human rights abuses by troops.
By D. V. Wiebe [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in Vienna that the United States is no longer required to develop the Aegis Ashore program and station BMD-capable warships in Europe after a deal was reached to curb Iran’s nuclear ability.
By Missile Defense Agency – United States Department of Defense (United States Naval Institute News) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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United Technologies Corp’s attempt to sell off Sikorsky Aircraft is being “closely monitored” by the Pentagon, Reuters reported.
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