The RAF Merlin Force is celebrating its return from 10 years of continual operational deployments and the fleet is starting the transfer to the Royal Navy.
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YouTube: Mark 39 hydrogen bomb ejected from B-52 nearly detonated in 1961
Two Mark 39 hydrogen bombs were ejected from a B-52 bomber over North Carolina in January 1961 when the bomber broke up in mid-air. One of the bombs armed itself and prepare to detonate as it drops towards the ground.
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Indonesia to replace F-5s
Indonesia’s Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro has confirmed the country’s plan to replace its F-5 fleet. TNI-AU chief Air Chief Marshal Ida Bagus Putu Dunia said: “We are looking at our options as it is important to find a more sophisticated replacement.”
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Raytheon’s Griffin missile demonstrates maritime protection capabilities
Raytheon and the U.S. Navy has successfully tested the MK-60 Patrol Coastal Griffin Missile System’s ability to defend the Cyclone-class Patrol Coastal-class ship against small boat threats outside of current gun range.
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YouTube: Iran launches production of armed UAV
Iran has started mass production of an armed unmanned aerial vehicle, dubbed the Shahed 129. The IRGC says the aircraft is capable of being airborne for 24 hours.
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