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KONGSBERG to upgrade Norway’s NASAMS

Posted on April 14, 2015 by alert5

KONGSBERG has signed a contract to upgrade Norway’s NASAMS air defense system with new communications equipment.

“Nasams“. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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South Korea launches aerial refueling tanker contest today

Posted on April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 by alert5

South Korea has started the process of acquiring an aerial tanker fleet with the bidding opened for submission from today till end of the month.

By Robert Frola (Flickr) [GFDL or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
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APKWS went 10 for 10 in live fire test on Australian Tiger helicopter

Posted on April 14, 2015 by alert5

BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS™) laser-guided rocket hit 100 percent success during testing on the Australian Tiger attack helicopter.

Photo: BAE Systems

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AIM-9X Block II achieves IOC

Posted on April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 by alert5

The new AIM-9X Block II dogfight missile has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) on Mar. 31.

By Camera Operator: TSgt. Michael Ammons, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Yak-130 with laser rangefinder and tail formation lights

Posted on April 13, 2015April 13, 2015 by alert5