An anonymous client has placed an order with Saab for its RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system. Saab says deliveries will take place between 2018 and 2020.
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Lockheed Martin to live-stream the roll out of Japan’s first F-35A
Lockheed Martin will unveil Japan’s first F-35A at its Fort Worth plant on Sept. 23 at 11:00 EDT. The ceremony will be streamed live on YouTube.
爆音米, rice grown under the F-15J traffic pattern
Rice farmers situated around JASDF Komatsu air base, Japan hit upon an idea to package their produce as “Roaring Rice.” It was popular with military enthusiasts and was reported to have been sold out within 20 minutes.
Israel’s Ofek-11 has transmitted back pictures
The new Israeli reconnaissance satellite that was launched into space this month has transmitted back its first set of pictures to the ground control station.
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Russia’s MOD confirms decision to send Admiral Kuznetsov to Syria
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has confirmed that the country’s aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will be heading to the Mediterranean to join a naval task force there.
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