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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has posted Request For Information (RFI) notice asking the industry to come up with a podded laser weapon system that can destroy missiles directed at stealth fighters and bombers.
Graphic: Northrop Grumman
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The USMC Aviation Plan 2016 calls for all its AV-8B Harriers to be consolidated on the East Coast of the United States by 2021.
By DoD photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad Kiehl, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Russia is the latest country to step into the debate over the possible deployment of the U.S. THAAD air defense missile system in the Korean Peninsular.
Photo: Missile Defense Agency
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The British Ministry of Defense has awarded the KBR-Elbit Systems joint-venture the contract for fixed-wing portion of the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS).
See page for author [CC BY-SA 3.0 de], via Wikimedia Commons
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Four OH-58Ds that are designated Excess Defense Articles are now at Redstone Arsenal for shipping to a foreign nation.
By Master Sgt. Scott Wagers, U.S. Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons