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USS Wasp going for first deployment since 2004

Posted on March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 by alert5

USS Wasp is ready to deploy again after clearing a combat systems ship qualification trial (CSSQT). The ship last deployed 11 years ago.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary L. Borden (RELEASED) (http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=51717) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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General Dynamics is no longer prime contractor for T-100

Posted on March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 by alert5

General Dynamics is no longer the prime contractor for T-100, the version of M-346 being offered for the T-X program.

Netherlands signs deal for eight F-35As

Posted on March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 by alert5

The Netherlands has placed an order for eight F-35A stealth fighters. Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert signed the deal in Washington D.C. on Mar. 25.

“RNLAF F-35 F-001 05” by US Air Force / Ministerie van Defensie – bron: Ministerie van Defensie.. Licensed under CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Three missiles fired from Multi-Mission Launcher

Posted on March 27, 2015August 27, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept successfully fired three missiles from the Multi-Mission Launcher (MML) Launch Demonstration Unit.

Photo: U.S. Army
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