Tomahawk proves it can do battle damage assessment, loiter and then attack another target

In a test with USS Gridley (DDG 101), a Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile was fired from the ship and the cruise missile flew over a designated point and captured imagery using its on board camera.

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Indian Air Force chief says he is willing to accept other “Rafale type aircraft”

Speaking to reporters ahead of the Air Force Day on Oct. 8, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said he is willing consider other type of fighters to fulfill a requirement for six MMRCA squadrons.

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Draken International wins adversary support contract with U.S. Air Force

Draken International has secured a contract to provide adversary support to the U.S. Air Force at Nellis. The company will be using the A-4K and L-159E for this contract.

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