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An undisclosed naval operator has bought the Saab Skeldar Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The VTOL UAV will be operationally deployed with the customer before the end of this year.
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A series of Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) captive carry flight tests aboard a U.S. Air Force B-1B from the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron were carried out recently.
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Jane’s Intelligence Review has revealed an undisclosed third missile base in Saudi Arabia. The Al-Watah base is approximately 200 kilometers southwest of Riyadh.
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Germany’s Special Forces Command, Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK), will be getting 15 EC645 T2 helicopters.
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Rear Adm. William Moran, director of air warfare for the U.S. Navy, spoke to Defense News about his views on the F/A-XX.
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