A plan by the U.S. Marine Corps to arm its AN/TWQ-1 Avenger low-altitude air defense units with a 30-kilowatt laser weapon is proceeding smoothly, USNI reports.
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USAF looking at switching ejection seat vendor for F-35A
The U.S. Air Force confirmed with Defense News that it has sent a letter to the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) to inquire on the cost and challenges of switching the default Martin-Baker ejection seat to the ACES 5.
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Mi-14 getting new depth charge
The new Russian Zagon-2 depth charge is being integrated on the Mi-14 anti-submarine helicopter, Techmash Concern’s CEO Sergei Rusakov told RIA Novosti.
By Pokazylotniczepl (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Qatar is newest operator of PAC Super Mushshak
Pakistan has managed to export its PAC Super Mushshak basic trainer to Qatar. The contract was signed recently in Doha.
By Sergey Ryabtsev [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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F-35A’s 8:0 kill ratio against F-15E
A U.S. Air Force infographic on the F-35A’s deployment to Mountain Home Air Force Base revealed that the jet scored a 8:0 kill ratio against the F-15E during mock air combat.
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U.S. Air Force graphic by Melissa E. Walther
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