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India’s HeliNa anti-tank missile hits 2 out of 3 targets

Posted on July 14, 2015July 14, 2015 by alert5

India has test-fired a helicopter-launched version of its indigenous Nag anti-tank guided missile from HAL Rudra helicopter on Jul. 12.

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Video of F-16IQ touching down at Balad air base, Iraq

Posted on July 14, 2015July 14, 2015 by alert5

Four Iraqi Air Force F-16IQs arrived home at Balad air base on Jul. 13.

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Last U.S. Navy EA-6B flight at NBVC Point Mugu

Posted on July 14, 2015July 14, 2015 by alert5

A U.S. Navy EA-6B flew over Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Point Mugu, on Jun. 26 for its final flight before being retired to the base’s missile park.

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Italy renews lease of SIGINT aircraft with Lockheed Martin

Posted on July 13, 2015July 13, 2015 by alert5

For a couple of years, Italy has been leasing a Gulfstream III configured for SIGINT duties from Lockheed Martin. Defense News reported that a new lease will be in force till spring of 2016.

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