Russia unveiled the 9K333 Verba manportable air defense system (MANPADS) at Army-2015 international forum and declared it as the best in the world.
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Celebrating International Yoga Day on board an Indian aircraft carrier
Today marks the first International Yoga Day. All across India, people are ushering the event with yoga exercises. Sailors on board INS Viraat are celebrating it as well.
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U.S. Senate wants Taiwan to participate in Red Flag exercises
The U.S. Senate passed the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act which included a provision to invite Taiwan to participate in the Red Flag exercises.
By SSgt Jim Araos [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Army Aviation Museum restoring lone surviving XH-40 back to original condition
The lone surviving XH-40 prototype at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum will soon undergo a year-old restoration to bring it back to its original configuration.
By U.S. Army [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Hill AFB completes first depot-mod of F-35B
The Ogden Air Logistics Complex successfully carried out the first depot-level modifications for a F-35B recently and jet underwent a functional test flight with the first depot test pilot in the U.S. Air Force qualified in the F-35B.
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