During a briefing at the 2016 Sea-Air-Space Exposition, an officer from the U.S. Navy disclosed that the AIM-9X Block II missile now has a “beyond-visual-range” capability.
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Thai Prime Minister to discuss the purchase of helicopters during visit to Russia
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is embarking on a trip to Russia today and he told reporters that he will discuss the purchase of helicopters during the visit.
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By Alec Wilson from Khon Kaen, Thailand (6402) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tomahawk for Japan
In this oped on USNI News, Robert Crumplar suggests that Washington exports the BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile to Japan for a “responsive deterrent option.”
By U.S. Navy photo [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Dutch F-35As departing for home next week
A press release from Edwards Air Force Base has revealed that Dutch F-35As will depart for Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands next week.
By US Air Force / Ministerie van Defensie (bron: Ministerie van Defensie.) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Swedish FMV confirms talk to sell 8 Gripen C/Ds to Botswana
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (Swedish: Försvarets materielverk, FMV) revealed on May 13 that it is in talks with the Botswana government to sell 8 Gripen C/D fighters to the African nation.
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