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RAF fires Brimstone in Syria for the first time

Posted on January 12, 2016 by alert5

The Royal Air Force has fired the Brimstone missile in Syria for the first time when a pair of Tornados attacked a series of targets near Raqqa.

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Photo: Corporal Mike Jones/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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AW-159 shortlisted by Philippines

Posted on January 12, 2016January 11, 2016 by alert5

AgustaWestland has been shortlisted by Philippines to supply two helicopters under its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter project.

Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter MOD 45158429
Photo: LA(Phot) Iggy Roberts/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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Russia orders another 50 Su-35S fighters

Posted on January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 by alert5

United Aircraft Corporation has secured another contract with the Russian Defense Ministry for 50 Sukhoi Su-35S fighters that is worth more than $800 million.

Su-35S of the Russian Air Force
By Flymouth1894 (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Russia to test-fire 16 intercontinental ballistic missiles this year

Posted on January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 by alert5

Russia’s Strategic Missile Troops will be kept busy this year as they will have to carry out 16 intercontinental ballistic missile tests this year.


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Korean Air gets $333 million contract to produce UAVs for ROK military

Posted on January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 by alert5

Korean Air has been awarded a $333 million contract to manufacture its unmanned aerial vehicle for the South Korean military. The model selected for production is likely to be the KUS-FT tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) that was unveiled at ADEX 2015.

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