The U.S. Air Force has placed a sole-source order for 70 GBU-69/B Small Glide Munitions (SGMs) with Dynetics. The contract also has an option to buy 30 more weapons.
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SASC funds light CATOBAR carrier study
U.S. Senators in the Senate Armed Services Committee has set aside $30 million in the FY18 National Defense Authorization Budget for the U.S. Navy to begin a study for a light aircraft carrier.
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Hong Kong Commercial Daily: Liaoning open to visits during port call in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Commercial Daily reported today that Chinese aircraft carrier will be open to visits during its five-day stay in Hong Kong.
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Military radar equipment goes missing during transit in Malaysia
A container full of military radar equipment has gone missing in the Malaysian port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor Baru.
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Royal Thai Air Force pilots begin KAI T-50 conversion course
Six Royal Thai Air Force pilots are now in South Korea for the conversion course to fly the KAI T-50.
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