The Russian Defence Ministry said the new S-350 air defense missile system will be delivered to units starting from this year.
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F-35 operators have started switching to AIM-9X Block II+
Raytheon was given a contract on Dec. 28 to supply 160 AIM-9X Block II+ air-to-air missiles to the U.S. Navy, Air Force and the governments of Australia; Israel; and the Netherlands.
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USMC is practicing HIRAIN missions as well
The U.S. Army has been practicing HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) missions over the past few years using USAF C-17s. Now, the Marine Corps are doing the same using their own KC-130Js.
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Delta IV Heavy launch of NROL-71 postponed till next year
United Launch Alliance has scrubbed attempts to launch a top-secret reconnaissance payload for the U.S. military for this year.
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USAF F-35 Demo Team to make N. American debut at Melbourne Air & Space Show
The U.S. Air Force F-35 Demonstration Team will be making its North American airshow debut at the Melbourne Air & Space Show on Mar. 30.
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