A AH-64 attack helicopter recently went airborne carrying a high energy laser system from Raytheon at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The rotorcraft was able to use the laser system to engage and fire on several targets including a tank.
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Argentina wants six Super Étendards
La Tribune reports that Argentina is in talks with France to buy six second-hand Super Étendard carrier-borne fighters.
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Taiwan to weaponized its MALE UAV
Taiwan will attempt to fire a Hellfire-class missile from its medium-altitude long-endurance UAV (MALE UAV) next year.
Bulgaria to start negotiations with Saab for Gripen
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has confirmed that his country will kick start its fighter replacement exercise by negotiating with Saab for Gripen fighters.
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Japan to take delivery of Osprey in September
The first V-22 tilt-rotor for Japan will be handed over to the nation this September, the V-22 Joint Program Manager disclosed at the Paris airshow.
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