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ISIS might have obtained Iraqi Stingers

Posted on June 17, 2014 by alert5

U.S. officials say Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) fighters may have obtained Stinger MANPADS in Iraq.

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Russia testing Pantsir S-1 in Artic Circle

Posted on June 17, 2014 by alert5

Russia is testing its Pantsir S-1 short-range air defense system in the Arctic Circle.

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Saab nearly got a contract to co-develop Tejas Mark II

Posted on June 17, 2014 by alert5

According to the Business Standard, Saab was nearly awarded a contract to help India’s Defence Research and Developments Organisation (DRDO) co-develop and co-manufacture the Tejas Mark II.

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Chinook Mark 6 enters into service with RAF

Posted on June 17, 2014June 17, 2014 by alert5

The Boeing Chinook Mark 6 helicopter has officially entered into service with the Royal Air Force.
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MQ-8B has new search radar

Posted on June 17, 2014 by alert5

A MQ-8B Fire Scout installed with a new maritime surface search radar has made its first flight at Webster Field Annex on Jun. 16.

U.S. Navy photo

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