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JMSDF fires SM-3 Block IIA interceptor for the first time

Posted on November 23, 2022November 22, 2022 by alert5

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has successfully fired a SM-3 Block IIA interceptor for the first time.

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Norway selects TPY-4

Posted on November 20, 2022November 19, 2022 by alert5

The Royal Norwegian Air Force has selected the Lockheed Martin TPY-4 as its new early warning radar.

Photo: Lockheed Martin
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Sweden sending air defense missile system to Ukraine

Posted on November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 by alert5

Sweden is sending an air defense missile system to Ukraine, the local government has announced.

U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Vidro, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Chu-SAM deployed at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa

Posted on November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 by alert5

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Chu-SAM air defense missile unit has been spotted deployed at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa.

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Switzerland cleared to buy 72 PAC-3 MSE interceptors

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 by alert5

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on Nov. 15 that the State Department has cleared a Foreign Military Sale of 72 PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Switzerland.

The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor set a distance record in its latest flight test with the longest one-shot hit-to-kill intercept against an Air-Breathing Threat at White Sands Missile Range on July 26. (PRNewsfoto/Lockheed Martin)

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