During its final test, the MEADS missile defense system successfully engaged and destroy two different type of targets flying roughly 180-degress from one another.
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Category: Air Defense
Supreme Allied Commander Europe urged Turkey to buy NATO-compatible air defense system
Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, on Wednesday urged Turkey to buy a missile defense system that is compatible with other NATO systems.
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Japan to build two Aegis destroyers
Japan has decided to build the two additional Aegis destroyers that will enter service after 2017 when the SM-3 Block IIA missile is completed.
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China constructing radar station to monitor India’s high-altitude airstrip
Indian officials say China has been building a radar station near the high-altitude Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector in Ladakh. This is to monitor IAF flights landing there.
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Northrop Grumman to supply three AN/SPQ-9B to USN
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to supply three AN/SPQ-9B radar systems for amphibious and Arleigh Burke class ships.
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