Attached to the newly launched SES-2 communications satellite is a U.S. Air Force Commercially Hosted Infrared Payload (Chirp) that will scan for boost phase ballistic missiles.
Day: September 23, 2011
Saudi Arabia looking at Turkish T-129
A Turkish newspaper said Saudi Arabia has invited Turkey to take part in its attack helicopter contest with the T-129.
Retired Japanese admiral: China wants control of South China sea for nuclear 2nd strike
Military experts in Japan argued that China is seeking control of South China Sea in order to give its nuclear ballistic missile submarines room for a second strike capability.
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Britain withdraws Eurofighters, Apaches from Libyan campaign
Britain has announced four Eurofighters and three AH-64 Apaches from its contribution to NATO’s mission in Libya.
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Indonesia’s lawmakers wary of U.S. grant of used F-16s
Indonesia’s House of Representatives has voiced reservations over the grant of second-hand F-16s by the United States.
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