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By comparing with historical satellite images, citizen journalists website Belligcat has concluded that China is ramping up its military activities near its border with India with the deployment of J-10s, J-11s and the upgrading of a surface-to-air missile site.
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The U.S. Navy has successfully test-fired a Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2 from a SeaRAM anti-ship missile defense system for the first time at China Lake.
By US Navy (US Navy) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Rheinmetall Air Defence is pleased to announced that the Royal Thai Army has placed an order for four Oerlikon Skyguard 3 systems.
By 玄史生 [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Various sources have indicated that PACAF commander, Gen. Lori Robinson, is likely to be chosen as the next head of U.S. Northern Command.
By United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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In a notice for awarding a $66 million contract to Raytheon for Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 guided missiles, the Pentagon said the contract includes an option for foreign military sales to Japan.
By (U.S. Navy photo/Released) 140818-N-ZZ999-003 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/14989078441/) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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