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Marte MK2/S anti-ship missile released from C295

Posted on April 16, 2013 by alert5

Airbus Military and MBDA have successfully demonstrated the release of an instrumented Marte MK2/S anti-ship inert missile installed under the wing of the C295 maritime patrol aircraft.

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HAL says HTT-40 cheaper than PC-7 Mark II in long run

Posted on April 16, 2013April 15, 2013 by alert5

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is pitching its HTT-40 basic trainer as a cheaper alternative than the Pilatus PC-7 Mark II for IAF.
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Phantom Works: “the end product is not a reflection of the first few graphics”

Posted on April 15, 2013April 15, 2013 by alert5

Popular Mechanics spoke to Phantom Works and Skunk Works on their latest concept images released during the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Conference and Expo.
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Hollande sents letter to Cameron indicating support for helicopter-borne anti-ship missile

Posted on April 15, 2013April 15, 2013 by alert5

French President François Hollande sent the letter last week to British Prime Minister David Cameron indicating his support for a new helicopter-borne anti-ship missile.
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Kerry: U.S. would reduce missile defenses in Asia if North Korea abandoned nuclear program

Posted on April 15, 2013 by alert5

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told China’s top leaders that Washington would reduce its missile defenses in Asia if North Korea abandoned its nuclear weapons program.

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