India’s indigenous air-to-air missile, Astra, demonstrated its anti-jam capability during recent ground and air trials.
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Tor-M2U SAM firing on the move
The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage showing the Tor-M2U air defense system firing at a target while moving at a speed of 25 km/h.
Georgia took loan from Societe Generale to buy air defense system
Georgia has managed to secure a loan of €82.82 million from the French Societe Generale and €77.63 million will be used to pay for the air defense system the country is acquiring from Thales.
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Japan’s record high defense budget includes 6 F-35s, 4 V-22s and 17 SH-60Ks
A record $42.1 billion defense bill for Japan includes funding for six F-35As, four V-22s and 17 SH-60K naval helicopters.
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Russia to start S-300 delivery to Iran next month
TASS reported that Russia will start delivering the S-300 air defense missile system to Iran starting from January 2016.
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