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Japan is gearing up to design a new air-to-air missile for the next-generation fighter jets it is co-developing with Britain and Italy. The plan is to have these anti-air missiles equipped on the fighter jets upon their initial deployment in Japan by 2035, according to an insider familiar with the situation.
Graphic: Japan Ministry of Defense
In recent years, a series of land purchases totaling nearly $1 billion has stirred up a storm of controversy around the Travis Air Force Base in Solano County, California. The transactions, carried out by a company named “Flannery Associates,” have raised significant national security concerns and sparked debates over the intentions behind the acquisitions.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has expressed keen interest in acquiring advanced military equipment, particularly the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III, developed by Indian defense firms. This intent was highlighted during a recent visit by a five-member PCG delegation to New Delhi, India. Led by PCG Commandant Admiral Artemio Manalo Abu, the delegation engaged in a bilateral meeting with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to explore opportunities for enhanced maritime cooperation.
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The U.S. Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) has showcased a significant capability by successfully demonstrating the loading and unloading of the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) onto the MC-130J Commando II aircraft. The airmen also demonstrated the arming of Rapid Dragon using the AGM-158. This demonstration took place at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Aug. 6.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frank Rohrig
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The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is poised to bolster its defense capabilities with the acquisition of the Iron Dome air defense system, a move outlined in an official notice of intent recently published on the System for Award Management site. This strategic procurement involves the acquisition of 1,840 Tamir interceptor missiles, 44 launchers, and 11 US-made command centers, signaling a significant enhancement to the Marine Corps’ air defense capabilities.
