Someone with the nick, Rambo54, pointed out that a TerraServer satellite image on Jul. 1 had captured the Iskander-M mobile short-range ballistic missile system out in the open at Hmeimim Air Base, Syria.
Canada contributing up to six CF-18s to Operation REASSURANCE
The Canadian government has renewed Operation REASSURANCE, the Canadian Armed Forces’ support to NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe, and for this round, it will contribute an Air Task Force that comprised of up to six CF-18.
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By John Davies – CYOW Airport Watch [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
PAF chief had “fruitful talks” in Moscow over purchase of Su-35s
Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Qazi Khalilullah told Sputnik that his country’s air force chief, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, had fruitful talks in Moscow in July regarding the purchase of Su-35 fighters.
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Aegis Baseline 9.2C to be tested next month
In conjunction with the first intercept test of the SM-3 Block 2A interceptor, the U.S. Navy will field-test the latest Aegis Baseline 9.2C during the same event.
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By Lt. Chris Bishop Deputy Director, U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED) (http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=45496) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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South African guided weapons
South Africa’s defenceWeb has compiled a list of guided weapons the country’s arms manufacturers have developed over the years. Hit the link for the full story.
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