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The Japanese government is planning to enhance its PAC3 air defense missile systems to intercept hypersonic threats by acquiring the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) made by Raytheon.
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Finland is spending $235 million to procure additional Spike SR, LR2, and ER2 missiles from Rafael.
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HM-14 flew the final flight of the squadron in Norfolk, Virginia on Dec. 8. The squadron will officially disestablish in July 2023.
A B-2 stealth bomber had an in-flight malfunction on Dec. 10 and the aircraft made an emergency landing at Whiteman Air Force Base.
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Croatia’s government announced on Dec. 9 that it will be purchasing the French air defense system, the Mistral, for $75 million. The acquisition is part of the NATO member’s efforts to modernize its air force.
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