A test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) using a new remote launcher kit was successfully carried out on Aug. 30.
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10th anniversary of J-15’s first flight
On this day 10 years ago, the Shenyang J-15 made its maiden flight. The jet was airborne for 13 minutes.
Raytheon awarded contract for Phase 2 of Maritime Strike Tomahawk
The Pentagon said on Aug. 28 that Raytheon has been awarded a contract “for Phase 2 of the Maritime Strike Tomahawk Rapid Deployment Capability for completion of the Phase 1 design and integration efforts as well as test and evaluation.”
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Anniversary of Dakota KN630 crash in Malaysian jungle
MiG CEO confirms India in talks to buy 21 MiG-29s
MiG CEO Ilya Tarasenko told reporters at MAKS 2019 that his company is in talks with New Delhi for 21 MiG-29 fighters.
Aktug Ates [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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