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Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies, has proudly unveiled the first F-16C Block 70 fighter aircraft for the Slovak Republic. The official rollout ceremony took place at the Lockheed Martin facility located in Greenville, South Carolina. This significant event was honored by the presence of Martin Sklenár, the Minister of Defence for the Slovak Republic.
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An air of intrigue envelops Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as safety warnings issued by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency have raised suspicions of a possible Department of Defense (DoD) weapons test, possibly a hypersonic missile, Florida Today reports.
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In an article for The Space Review, Bart Hendrickx has uncovered the remarkable story of the Soviet Union’s transition from film-return satellites to cutting-edge television-based systems. This shift, marked by technical ingenuity and geopolitical strategy, is unveiled in detail, shedding light on the intricacies of decision-making during a pivotal era.
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Poland has made history by becoming the first international customer to add the advanced 360-degree Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors (LTAMDS) radar to its air and missile defense capabilities. The announcement comes after the Polish Minister of National Defense, Mariusz Błaszczak, approved a Letter of Acceptance with the U.S. Army to bolster the country’s air defense systems.
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The US Navy has made a significant decision regarding the former USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The service has opted for “Alternative 3,” which involves dismantling and disposing of the warship using commercial industry expertise. This process will take place at one of three potential locations: Newport News, Virginia; Brownsville, Texas; or Mobile, Alabama.
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