Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $12 million contract to upgrade the Ship Self-Defense System Mark 2 (SSDS MK2) on board U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious ships.
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Category: Air Defense
RTAF to open military airspace to commercial flights
The Royal Thai Air Force has agreed to a proposal from Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) to open up restricted military airspace at certain times for commercial flights.
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Israel shots down UAV with Patriot missile
An unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down by a Patriot missile over the Israeli port city of Ashdod on Jul. 14.
Singapore reveals existence of 200 Squadron after 30 years
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has revealed the existence of 200 Squadron. This unit was set up in the 1980s and is in charge of air surveillance and control of the island.
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Belarus sold two T38 “Stilet” to Azerbaijan
Belarus has sold two T38 “Stilet” air defense system to Azerbaijan. Both sets have been delivered.