Greece says it has successfully tested a S-300 air defense system for the first time since taking them over 14 years ago.
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Deborah Lee James confirmed as next USAF secretary
The U.S. Senate has approved the appointment of Deborah Lee James as the next U.S. Air Force secretary.
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USS Cowpens nearly collided with Chinese ship while shadowing Liaoning
USS Cowpens was forced to stop after a Chinese naval ship blocked its path in South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said.
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Pentagon wants common EKI for GBI and SM3
Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon were all give contracts by the Pentagon recently to design a common Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle for the GBI and SM3 missiles.
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Babcock to convert two land-based Phalanx back to naval version
Britain’s Ministry of Defense has given Babcock a contract to deliver four Phalanx 1B kit modifications and convert two land-based Phalanx back to the naval version.
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