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U.S. Army withdrawing 24 Apaches from Germany

Posted on April 20, 2015 by alert5

Over the next two years, the U.S. Army will gradually shift 24 AH-64 attach helicopters out of Germany and move them to Alaska.

AH-64D Apache Longbow - RIAT 2013 (10517918504)
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USMC wants sea-based UAVs

Posted on April 20, 2015April 20, 2015 by alert5

As the U.S. Marine Corps shifts away from operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and towards the Pacific, the service recognizes the need to have large unmanned aircraft capable of operating from ships.

UAV-USMC-VMU-2
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Pakistan takes an interest in KAI T-50

Posted on April 20, 2015 by alert5

Defense News reported that Pakistan is evaluating the KAI T-50 supersonic jet trainer for its needs.

FA-50 Fighting Eagle Test Flight
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Saab wants government-to-government talks in order to help India develop light fighter

Posted on April 19, 2015April 19, 2015 by alert5

Saab is keen to sell its Gripen NG to India as a replacement for the MiG-21 or share its expertise in developing the Tejas Mark II fighter.

LCA Tejas
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Posted in Air Force, Industry

RAF in talks to replenish stocks of Paveway IV

Posted on April 19, 2015 by alert5

The British military is in talks with Raytheon UK for a new oder of Paveway IV bombs in order to replenish the stocks used in Iraq.

Paveway IV Harrier GR9
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Posted in Air Force, Industry

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