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SM-3 Block IB failed during intercept, THAAD missile then successfully destroys target in terminal phase

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The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) carried out a multiple engagement test in the vicinity of Wake Island on Nov. 1 and the plan was to have a SM-3 Block IB intercept an extended Medium Range Ballistic Missile (eMRBM) in the midcourse phase with a THAAD interceptor as a backup.

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Sensors to help Para Jumper treat multiple patients at the same time

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Researchers from the U.S. Air Force’s 711th Human Performance Wing, Human Effectiveness Directorate are working on sensors called BATDOK (Battlefield Airmen Trauma Distributed Observation Kit) that will allow a single Para Jumper treat several wounded patients at the same time.

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The ADIZ in South China Sea that you’ve never heard of

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Ever since China established the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in November 2013, the focus has been on the South China Sea where some analysts believe China will set up its second ADIZ. However, China was not the first country to do that. The Philippines has an ADIZ that covers part of the South China Sea for many years.

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