Russian forces has deployed the Tor-M2U air defense system in the Kuril Islands, Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported.
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Denmark to deploy air defense radar to Iraq
The Danish government has decided to deploy an air defense radar to Iraq as part of its contribution to the coalition fighting against ISIL.
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UAE Patriot system defeats incoming SS-21 fired from Yemen
Brig. Gen. Murad Turaiq of the Yemeni army said a Patriot air defense system operated by UAE has defeated a OTR-21 Tochka (NATO: SS-21) on the night of Sept. 21.
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Thai Navy’s Chinese-made frigate successfully tested datalink with Gripen, Saab 340 AEW
A Royal Thai Navy Naresuan-class frigate has successfully tested its tactical datalink with a Saab Gripen fighter and Saab 340 AEW on Sept. 21.
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RAND: U.S.-China Military Scorecard
RAND has compiled a “scorecard” on U.S. and Chinese military capabilities on 10 operational areas using open, unclassified sources. Two scenarios were generated: a Taiwan invasion and a Spratly Islands campaign.
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