The U.S. Navy has successfully test-fired a Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2 from a SeaRAM anti-ship missile defense system for the first time at China Lake.
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Day: January 12, 2016
Belgium to get 34 new fighters, six UAVs by 2030
The Belgium government has committed to spend 9.2 billion euros to boost its military. Among the big ticket items are 34 new combat aircraft and six unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Royal Thai Army orders four Oerlikon Skyguard 3 systems
Rheinmetall Air Defence is pleased to announced that the Royal Thai Army has placed an order for four Oerlikon Skyguard 3 systems.
By 玄史生 [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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RAF fires Brimstone in Syria for the first time
The Royal Air Force has fired the Brimstone missile in Syria for the first time when a pair of Tornados attacked a series of targets near Raqqa.
Photo: Corporal Mike Jones/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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AW-159 shortlisted by Philippines
AgustaWestland has been shortlisted by Philippines to supply two helicopters under its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter project.
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