Japan is to embark on a research program to develop an indigenous airborne early warning aircraft based on the Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft.
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New South African medium range air-to-air missile to be tested soon
Denel Dynamics has made significant progress with its Marlin 100km range radar-guided air-to-air missile and the first launch from ground is expected early next year.
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Wheeled-version of Nishant UAV to fly soon
A wheeled version of India’s Nishant unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is currently undergoing taxi tests and the first flight could happen soon.
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AGM-86 with high-powered microwave payload to be tested in 2016
In two-years time, the U.S. Air Force will flight test an AGM-86 cruise missile with a high-powered microwave payload to take out electronics.
Lockheed Martin flight tests airborne laser turret
Lockheed Martin has been flight testing a new laser beam control turret that will allow future combat aircraft to have 360-degree coverage for high-energy laser weapons.
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