A U.S. State Department official said Libyan militias are unlikely to give up their stockpiles of anti-aircraft missiles until they reach a broad political agreement with the government.
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Day: March 6, 2012
Raytheon awarded U.S. Army contract for rocket interceptor. David’s Sling?
The U.S. Army gave Raytheon a $79.2 million contract to develop a system that will detect and destroy incoming rockets.
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Norway to buy about 50 F-35s
Norwegian Defense State Secretary Roger Ingebrigsten said on Monday that his country is finalizing plans for about 50 F-35s and he expects to pay about the same price as set in 2008.
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YouTube: Crash of AAHF’s AH-1
India, Pakistan test missiles consecutively
India tested a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on Sunday and the next day, Pakistan fired a Hatf-II short range ballistic missile.
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