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The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) of the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully completed a test series of the David’s Sling missile intercept system recently.
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Raytheon and Leonardo jointly announced on Jan. 25 that both companies have decided not to pursue the U.S. Air Force T-X trainer contract as a team.
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A general from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program’s integration office told DOD Buzz that the close air support flyoff between the F-35 and A-10 could start as early as next year.
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Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Feng Shih-kuan said on Jan. 24 the government’s next defense priority after getting the advanced jet trainer is to develop an indigenous stealth fighter.
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Berlin is close to deciding on procuring a new short-range air defense system, two sources told Reuters.
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