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USAF selects GSX 70 weather radar for RQ-4

Posted on November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has selected the GSX70 weather radar for its RQ-4 fleet. Garmin says “Global Hawk operators will have the opportunity to more confidently navigate around challenging weather with the GSX 70.”

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U.S. replenishing Saudi Arabia’s smart weapon stocks

Posted on November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. government has given the green light to sell thousands of Paveways and JDAMs to Saudi Arabia. Inclusive of miscellaneous stuff, the shopping bill comes in at $1.29 billion.

By Unspecified U.S. government employee [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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