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In conjunction with the first intercept test of the SM-3 Block 2A interceptor, the U.S. Navy will field-test the latest Aegis Baseline 9.2C during the same event.
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By Lt. Chris Bishop Deputy Director, U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED) (http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=45496) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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South Africa’s defenceWeb has compiled a list of guided weapons the country’s arms manufacturers have developed over the years. Hit the link for the full story.
By M.ASIF AMIN (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DANEL0094.jpg) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Photos: Royal Thai Armed Forces
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After a hiatus of eight-years, the Spanish Air Force was back at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada last month for Exercise Red Flag 16-4. Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum from 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs did an interview with the Hornet pilots to gather feedback on their experience this round.
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U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum
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Bonny Lin, Cristina L. Garafola from RAND have written this report on China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) surface-to-air missile (SAM) unit training.
By Max Smith (Own work (Own photo)) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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