Aviation News
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.
By US Army employee (Missile Defense Agency, gallery]) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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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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Photo: Royal Thai Navy
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.
Graphic: RAND
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The Royal Navy has given the green light to install the Sea Ceptor anti-air missile system on Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll. With the approval, MBDA has begun delivering the first set of hardware to Devonport in August for installation aboard the ship.
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Saab is offering two solutions to integrate the RBS 70 NG VSHORAD on vehicles. One solution places the weapon system and operator on the flatbed of a vehicle.
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Photos: Saab
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