An anonymous source has given Foxtrot Alpha two photos showing an unmanned aircraft similar to the RQ-170 coming up to the probe of a KC-135.
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U.S. Navy wants new EO/IR system to defend ships against optically guided anti-ship missile
The U.S. Navy is asking the industry to come up with an enhanced electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) countermeasure (CM) to defend its ships against optically guided anti-ship missiles and FAC/FIAC (Fast Attack Craft/Fast Inshore Attack Craft).
By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael J. Pusnik, Jr. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Embraer may slow down KC-390 program as Brazil not paying on time
Embraer Chief Executive Officer Frederico Curado said his company may slow down the development of the KC-390 as the Brazilian government has been slow in making payments.
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DARPA gives Raytheon $20 million to continue Tactical Boost Glide program
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has given a $20 million to Raytheon for the Tactical Boost Glide program.
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South Korea may field IIR-guided 2.75 inch rockets next year
South Korea has reported some success with its Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket program and the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) said the guided 2.75 inch rocket could be deployed as early as next year.
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