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NAWCWD rebuilt BQM-34-41s into -55s with help from Northrop Grumman

Posted on January 9, 2016January 9, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Navy is running low of BQM-74s so it decided to bring 20 BQM-34-41 models out of mothball. So instead of sending them to Northrop Grumman for upgrade to the BQM-34-55 model, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division paid the contractor to learn how to do it themselves.

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Iraq goes shopping for 5,000 AGM-114K/N/R Hellfire missiles

Posted on January 9, 2016January 8, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. government has informed Congress on a potential FMS contract to supply Iraq with 5,000 AGM-114K/N/R Hellfire missiles and other associative equipment for $800 million.

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RAF 208(R) Squadron’s livery to commemorate their 100th Anniversary

Posted on January 9, 2016January 8, 2016 by alert5

The Royal Air Force’s 208(R) Squadron have unveiled a brand new Hawk TMk1 livery to commemorate their 100th Anniversary.

Sukhoi developing the Su-34M

Posted on January 9, 2016January 8, 2016 by alert5

Sukhoi has started work on a modernized version of the Su-34 and the new fighter bomber will be ready in 2020.

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RAF Eurofighters might be heading to Japan for joint exercise

Posted on January 8, 2016January 8, 2016 by alert5

During his visit to Japan, British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon announced the possibility of RAF Eurofighters deploying to Japan after they are done with another exercise in South East Asia.

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