Raytheon Vice President Harry Schulte said the Pentagon should have an open competition for the next generation anti-ship missile.
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Russian ICBMs getting new targeting system to defeat U.S. BMD system
RIA Novosti reported that Russia’s inter-continental ballistic missiles (ICBM) will be equipped with an advanced targeting system capable of defeating the U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD) system.
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Hollande to discuss Rafale sale with Qatar
French President Francois Hollande will try to sell the Dassault Rafale to Qatar during a state visit later this week.
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IA-63 Pampa III will have Russian ejection seat
The IA-63 Pampa III will have a Russian ejection seat instead of Martin-Baker. FAdeA president Cristina Fernandez said the Martin-Baker seat could still be fitted if required by export customers.
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RAF Navigator wins French medal for second time
RAF Navigator Flt. Lt. Ian “Abbo” Abson has been awarded the French Croix de la Valeur Militaire with Bronze Star (Cross of Military Valour with bronze star) for the second time.
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