Iraq’s Ministry of Defense announced that a second batch of F-16IQ fighters have arrived home on Feb. 2.
Photo: Lockheed Martin
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North Korea notified UN of its intention to launch satellite this month
Two United Nations agencies, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), have both been informed by North Korea of its intention to launch a Kwangmyongsong-class earth observation satellite into space between Feb. 8-25.
By Sungwon Baik / VOA (North Korea Rocket Launch – Photo Galleries) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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AFRL issues RFI for fighter laser weapon system
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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All USMC Harriers will consolidate on East Coast by 2021
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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Russian Ambassador to Seoul: THAAD will not help solve the North’s nuclear problem
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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