The Swiss Air Force will evaluate the Heron 1 and Hermes 900 over Swiss airspace in September and October.
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U.S. scales down missile defense exercise with Israel
The United States has decided to greatly reduce its participation at the Austere Challenge 12 missile defense exercise with Israel over concerns that Israel would launch a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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Russia to develop its own Aegis
Russia plans to develop its own sea-based missile defense system similar to the American Aegis, an official said.
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Raytheon to extend range of AIM-9X
Raytheon has been awarded a sole source U.S. Navy contract to extend the range of the AIM-9X and address existing obsolescence issues.
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U.S. Navy approves full-rate production of AARGM
The U.S Navy has authorized the Full-Rate Production (FRP) of the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM).
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