The Norwegian government has given the green light to Kongsberg to continue development phase II of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the F-35. The work is subjected to approval from the Norwegian parliament.
Month: April 2011
VAQ-129 CO fired for drink driving
The commanding officer of VAQ-129 lost his job on Monday after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. VAQ-129 is the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ only EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler training squadron.
South Korea likely to buy 36 AH-64 Block IIIs
Recent comments by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration suggest a move to buy 36 Boeing AH-64 Apache Block III helicopters.
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Ties with China not affecting Washington’s decision to sell arms to Taiwan
A senior U.S. defense official said Washington’s decision to sell arms to Taiwan will not be dictated by the need to maintain military connections with China.
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