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U.S. soldiers out in the front-line require a new defense system to protect themselves from incoming rocket and mortar attacks. Raytheon is partnering with Rafael to market the Iron Dome as a solution to meet a U.S. Army requirement.
Photo: John A. Hamilton
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Local media in India reported that the government has approved funding for a fourth BrahMos regiment and the supersonic cruise missiles will be deployed to its border with China.
By Hemantphoto79 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Maj. Gen. John Rossi was suppose to take command of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command at Redstone Arsenal. However, he passed away on Jul. 31 on the installation.
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The British Royal Artillery 16th Regiment has deployed to Estonia’s Emari airbase along with its Rapier air defense missile system.
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Photo: Estonian Defence Forces
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French paratroopers from the French Army Special Forces Brigade had to practice their jumps using a Nord Noratlas transport aircraft at Biarritz-Parme recently, Air & Cosmos reported.
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By Peter Bakema [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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