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At the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting, Brig. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood revealed more information on upcoming tests of its Multi-Mission Launcher (MML) prototype.
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Photo: U.S. Army
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Iran on Oct. 11 test-fired a new long-range ballistic missile, named Emad. This is the first such test by Iran since it signed a nuclear accord with six world powers in July.
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The 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment cased its colors at Hunter Army Airfield and the soldiers were re-flagged as 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment on Oct. 7.
Photo: U.S. Army
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Engineers from the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Center have carried out the final demonstration of Enhanced Area Protection and Survivability (EAPS) program. This time the 50mm Bushmaster cannon shot down two Class 2 UAVs on Aug. 19.
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Bell chief executive John Garrison believes the Fuji-Bell team’s winning bid for Japan’s UH-X program will prevail despite calls by Airbus to reevaluate the decision.
Source: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
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