India will redesignate its hypersonic missile to BrahMos-II (K), a tribute to late President APJ Abdul Kalam who had lead the nation’s missile program.
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Iran may be trying to hide nuclear evidence
Satellite photos take last month have shown unusual activities at Parchin military base. Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) believes such activities could be “related to refurbishment or clean-up prior to any IAEA inspection or the taking of environmental samples.”
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Israeli Air Force joins the 3D printer revolution
The Israeli Air Force has been secretly testing out a 3D printer to manufacture parts for its Eitan UAV.
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Indian Air Force tells HAL to stop work on HJT-36 Sitara
The Indian Air Force has told Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to stop working on the HJT-36 Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT).
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USAF planning to convert some AC-130Us and 1 F-15E into laser testbeds
Maj Gen Jerry Harris, vice-chief of Air Combat Command, says a number of AC-130Us are being withheld from retirement to serve as testbeds for directed energy weapons.
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