The Russian Strategic Missile Forces is close to completing an upgrade of security systems at nine of its major missile bases.
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Lockheed says F-35 helmet making good progress
Lockheed Martin Executive Vice President Tom Burbage said initial test results on the night performance of the F-35’s helmet looks promising.
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French Air Force buys Ground Master 406 radar
The French DGA has selected a ThalesRaytheonSystems Ground Master 406 radar base for installation at Nice Mont-Agel airbase.
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High resolution photo of Blackie 31001
Pictures: First flight of J-21/J-31/F60
The Shenyang stealth fighter aka J-21/J-31/F60/Blackie made its first flight Oct. 31 at 10:32:35 local time. The jet made one orbit around the airfield before landing at 10:43 with drag chute deployed.
One of the two J-11BS escorts was carrying a camera pod.
