The Motherboard has an extensive article on the teething issues faced by the U.S. Air Force in bringing the latest E-3G Block 40/45 online.
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Rheinmetall to supply ammunition for the F-35
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth $6.5 million to supply several ten thousand rounds of its new 25mm x 137 Frangible Armour Piercing (FAP) round for the F-35.
Photo: Chad Bellay, Edwards F-35 Integrated Test Force
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U.S. could reintroduce nuclear weapons in South Korea
New York Times reported over the weekend that U.S. officials have discussed on reintroducing nuclear weapons in South Korea as a warning to Pyongyang.
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Lockheed Martin to test Paragon LGB on F-16 this year
In an update on its Dual Mode Plus laser-guided bomb (LGB) program, Lockheed Martin says the weapon will now be sold under the brand Paragon.
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North Korea launched 4 ballistic missiles; 3 flew 1,000km into East Sea
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said North Korea has launched four ballistic missiles today and three of those missiles flew approximately 1,000 km into the East Sea, within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
