J-31’s flight on Aug. 23.
Russia inspected GMD interceptors in California
Russian officials have been given access to inspect five Ground-based Midcourse Defense interceptors at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
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Hagel: U.S. naval forces moving closer to Syria
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday said U.S. Navy ships are moving closer to Syria in preparation for military strikes if President Barack Obama order it.
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SM-6 engages first over-the-horizon targets at sea
Two SM-6 interceptors fired from USS Chancellorsville successfully engaged BQM-74 drones during the first over-the-horizon test scenario at sea.
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Photo: Joint Deployable Electronic Warfare Range delivered to Misawa AFB
U.S. Air Force F-16 Wild Weasels based in Misawa, Japan now can practice their SEAD skills locally with the arrival of the Joint Deployable Electronic Warfare Range (JDEWR) on Aug. 11.
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