An F-35B has successfully hit a tank test target using a GBU-12 at Edwards Air Force Base on Oct. 29.
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India develops new surface-to-surface missile
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a new tactical surface-to-surface missile dubbed Pragati.
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MQ-8C first flight this week
According to the U.S. Navy, the MQ-8C is expected to make its maiden flight this week.
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U.S. Navy could buy 36 more Super Hornets and Growlers
The U.S. Naval Air Services Command has quietly posted a “pre-solicitation” notice on the Federal Business Opportunity website, declaring its intent to “solicit and negotiate” a fixed-price contract for 36 more F/A-18 Super Hornets and E/A-18 Growlers, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
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Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin given separate contracts to develop pod-mounted aircraft and UAV laser defenses
Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were given contracts to develop pod-mounted laser weapons to defend aircraft and UAV from missiles.
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