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Japan buying 4 SM-3 Block IIAs for $133 million

Posted on January 11, 2018 by alert5

The U.S. government has cleared the sale of four SM-3 Block IIA missiles to Japan for an estimated cost of $133.3 million.

Indonesia’s military takes delivery of 1 CN235 and 5 helicopters

Posted on January 11, 2018 by alert5

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) handed over three AS555 helicopters, two AS565MBe naval helicopters and one CN235 maritime patrol aircraft to the military in Bandung on Jan. 9.

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Indonesia’s last two F-16s to arrive home Jan. 12

Posted on January 11, 2018 by alert5

Two F-16s for the Indonesia Air Force will finally arrive home in Iswahjudi air base on Jan. 12, Antara reports.

Lt. Col. Beau “Strap” Wilkins, 514th Flight Test Squadron F-16 test pilot, makes a high speed pass in an Indonesian F-16C Fighting Falcon at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on Nov. 21 during a functional check flight on the aircraft. This is the 24th F-16 to receive a complete refurbishment at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex as part of a foreign military sales contract with the Indonesian government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alex R. Lloyd)

JAGM flown aboard AH-1Z for the first time

Posted on January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 by alert5

The AH-1Z carried the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) on a flight for the first time at NAS Patuxent River on Dec. 5.

Photo: U.S. Navy
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Saudi Arabia interested in buying Iron Dome?

Posted on January 10, 2018 by alert5

Swiss daily Basler Zeitung is said to have reported this week that Saudi officials examined the Israeli-made Iron Dome missile interception system in Abu Dhabi.

Photo: John A. Hamilton
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