Two A-10s with the 303d Fighter Squadron became the first fighters from the U.S. Air Force to land in Latvia on Aug. 26. Previously, F-16s had perform touch-and-go at Lielvarde Air Base.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Denise Haeussler
Fresh elections in Turkey could result in more delays with T-LORAMIDS
With new elections to be held in Turkey on Nov. 1, anonymous defense officials are saying that decision makers are steering away from concluding the T-LORAMIDS long-range air defense missile system program.
By Jian Kang (2009.beijing. troops parade) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
U.S. Army picks Northrop Grumman for CIRCM program
The U.S. Army has selected Northrop Grumman over BAE Systems for the Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) program. The $35 million contract has options for engineering and manufacturing development and low-rate initial production.
Photo: Northrop Grumman
Mi-28NM will have new helmet-mount targeting system
A new helmet-mount targeting system for the improved Mi-28NM attack helicopter was unveiled at MAKS 2015, it was reported.
By Alex Beltyukov – RuSpotters Team [CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
AIM-9X Block II enters full-rate production
The U.S. Navy announced that the AIM-9X Block II air-to-air missile has entered full-rate production on Aug. 17. The most important upgrade to the missile is a “lock on after launch” capability.
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U.S. Navy photo
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