U.S. diplomatic cables unveiled by WikiLeaks said significant advances were observed during a ballistic missile intercept test by China on Jan. 11 this year.
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Trophy active tank defense system tested on manned Merkava 4
Soldiers inside an Israeli Merkava 4 main battle tank were unscathed when an anti-tank missile was fired at them during a live test of the Trophy active tank defense system.
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Saab 340 Erieye handed over to Thailand
The Swedish Materiel Administration, or FMV, said a Saab 340 Erieye Airborne Early Warning system and a Saab 340 transport were handed over to Thai officials in a ceremony last week in Sweden.
Helibras delivers 3 EC725 helicopters for Brazil’s armed forces
Eurocopter’s Helicópteros do Brasil (Helibras) subsidiary has delivered the initial three EC725s for Brazil’s armed forces.
C-17 Fleet Surpasses 2 Million Flight Hours
The global fleet of C-17 surpassed 2 million flying hours during an airdrop mission over Afghanistan on Dec. 10.