China’s Ministry of Defense announced that the joint air exercise Shaheen V with Pakistan has commenced on Apr. 9 and this year the exercise is held in Pakistan.
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Royal Canadian Navy fired Harpoon Block II at shore-based target
The Royal Canadian Navy has fired its Harpoon Block II anti-ship missile at a shore-based target for the first time.
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B-52s arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
For the first time in 26-years, the B-52 bomber is being based in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The aircraft arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Apr. 9 from their home base in Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
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INS Arihant launched its first SLBM on Mar. 31
The Indian Express claimed that the Indian Navy has secretly launched a K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from SSBN INS Arihant on Mar. 31.
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U.S. Army wants navigation software that allows drones to scout for ground vehicles
The U.S. Army is solicitation the industry’s help to develop an Autonomous UAS Navigation system that will allow unmanned aerial vehicles to scout ahead of ground vehicles.
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