British media says Israel has destroyed a Sudanese weapons factory on Oct. 24. The Yarmouk military complex in Khartoum may actually be manufacturing rockets and ballistic missiles for Iran.
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South Korea moves toward buying PAC-3
The South Korean military is pushing to buy the PAC-3 after studies found that the PAC-2 only has a 40 percent success rate in intercepting North Korean missiles.
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VMFA-314 deployed to Middle East
The Pentagon has quietly moved VMFA-314 from MCAS Miramar to the Middle East in September.
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Chinook is lowest bidder in India’s helicopter competition
Boeing’s CH-47 is considered cheaper than the rival Mi-26 helicopter by the Indian Air Force. Sources say India will now negotiate for 15 Chinooks.
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British bases in Cyprus, Diego Garcia out of bounds for American strikes on Iran
Britain would decline America’s request to use its bases in Cyprus and Deigo Garcia if Washington chooses to launch a strike against Iran.
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