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Georgia gave Dutch military one Buk missile for MH17 investigation

Posted on October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 by alert5

Dutch television news service RTL Nieuws reported on Oct. 17 that Georgia has given a Buk missile to the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service on Feb. 21.

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Greek Defense Minister says F-16V upgrade will be $1.3 billion max

Posted on October 19, 2017 by alert5

The Greek government had to fend off criticism on a plan to upgrade 123 F-16s to the V configuration.

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Head of USAF’s Space Command keen on using recycled Falcon 9 booster

Posted on October 19, 2017October 19, 2017 by alert5

Gen. John Raymond, head of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Command, told Bloomberg on Oct. 16 that he is “completely committed” to using recycled rocket boosters to launch government payloads.

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KAI hopes to sell 4 more T-50THs to Thailand

Posted on October 19, 2017 by alert5

At the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (ADEX), an executive from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) told Jane’s the company is keen to start talks with Thailand for a third batch of T-50TH trainers.

Source: RTAF
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