Gen. Stephen Wilson, the U.S. Air Force’s vice chief of staff, told lawmakers during a House Armed Services Committee hearing that the B-21 Raider has completed its preliminary design review.
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Brazil orders more RBS 70s
The Brazilian Army has placed an follow-on order with Saab for more RBS 70 air defense missile system. Saab says the systems will be delivered in 2017 and 2018.
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VAQ-130 Zappers Cruise 2016
Indian Navy retiring Tu-142
The Indian Navy will retire its Tu-142 long-range maritime patrol aircraft on Mar. 29, Times of India reports. The sundown ceremony is to be held at INS Rajali in Arakkonam.
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Iran successfully tested anti-ship ballistic missile
Iran is reported to have test-fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles – based on the Fateh-110 – over the weekend and one missile managed to hit a floating barge from 155 miles away.
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