CSIS has an info-graphic on the ballistic and cruise missiles employed by Taiwan to defend itself from China.
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Category: Air Force
Burevestnik – the name chosen for Russia’s nuclear-powered cruise missile
A contest to choose names for three of Russia’s newest weapons has concluded and Burevestnik or Stormbringer is the new moniker for the nuclear-powered cruise missile.
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Man who crashed SUV at Travis AFB checkpoint identified; five propane tanks inside vehicle
A black SUV crashed inside the checkpoint of Travis Air Force Base on Mar. 22 and the driver, who was killed in the crash, has been identified.
The first Space Ace
Air & Space Magazine has an interesting piece on the world’s first anti-satellite test, as told by the pilot himself retired Maj. Gen. Wilbert “Doug” Pearson.
By USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Lockheed Martin to be given Legion pod full development and production contract
A senior executive from Boeing told Jane’s on Mar. 22 that Lockheed Martin will be awarded a full development and production contract to integrate the Legion Pod infrared search-and-track (IRST) sensor on the F-15C by end of the year.
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Photo: Lockheed Martin
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