Finland selects David’s Sling system as its next long-range air defense system

The Ministry of Defence in Finland has authorized the country’s Defence Forces to acquire the David’s Sling system as its next long-range air defence system. The system will be delivered by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, an Israeli company, at a cost of around $344 million without value-added tax.

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USAF retires its last MC-130H

The U.S. Air Force has retired its last MC-130H Combat Talon II, #89-0280, after delivering the aircraft to the “Boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Apr. 3.

Signatures of the aircrew that delivered the last MC-130H Combat Talon II, Tail Number 89-0280, are displayed on the aircraft’s nose at the “Boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 3, 2023. With the retirement of the MC-130H complete, the MC-130J Commando II has officially replaced the Combat Talon II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Fiorilli)

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