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Sweden orders more IRIS-T SL missiles

Posted on November 10, 2015 by alert5

Sweden has ordered more IRIS-T Surface Launched (IRIS-T SL) missiles, Diehl said.

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South Carolina National Guard won inaugural Gunfighter Fly-in competition

Posted on November 10, 2015November 10, 2015 by alert5

After days of intense competition, the AH-64D team from South Carolina National Guard took home the top performing team award in the inaugural Gunfighter Fly-in helicopter competition.

Photo: Staff Sgt. Monette Wesolek
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Saab to sell two Global 6000s with Erieye radars to UAE

Posted on November 10, 2015November 9, 2015 by alert5

Saab will sell two Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS) to the UAE using the Bombardier Global 6000 as platform.

Photo: Saab
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RTAF/PLAAF joint air exercise Falcon Strike is from Nov. 16-27

Posted on November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 by alert5

The Royal Thai Air Force has announced the dates for the first joint exercise with the PLAAF. The exercise will take place at Wing 1, Korat from Nov. 16-27.

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