H/T to Mil Aerospace Electronics. The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to determine the feasibility of developing a next generation airborne long range offensive IRST that is a staring system.
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Japan to build two more Aegis destroyers
Tokyo will start construction of two more Aegis-equip destroyers in Fiscal Year 2015 and 2016.
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KAI wants to build airfield in Iraq for T-50s
Iraq hopes to build an airfield in the southern part of the country so to support the T-50 jets in future, KAI hopes to secure that construction contract.
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Chinook accidentally released howitzer
No one was injured nor any property damaged when a 155mm howitzer was accidentally dropped about 700 feet from a Chinook helicopter during training at Camp Grayling in northern Michigan.
Northrop Grumman to modernize Ship Self-Defense System Mark 2
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $12 million contract to upgrade the Ship Self-Defense System Mark 2 (SSDS MK2) on board U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious ships.
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