The Rafale can now operate the Raytheon GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II without modifications thanks to a wireless interface kit.
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LM turns down Seoul request for chase plane to evaluate F-35
Lockheed Martin has turned down South Korea’s request to evaluate the F-35 using a chase plane, it also has not respond to a proposal to monitor performance using telemetry.
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AFRL issues two more contracts for rocket-boosted bunker-buster
Lockheed Martin and MBDA have been given contracts by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for work on a rocket-boosted bunker-buster that can fit inside an F-35.
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China sets up new missile brigade in Guangdong province
China has set up a new missile brigade in Guangdong’s Shaoguan City. Missiles launchers have been deployed there while the brigade’s administrative building was still under construction at the end of March.
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C-27J tests refueling with KC-767A
The C-27J is carrying out refueling tests with a Italian KC-767A tanker. So far, the tests were carried out between 10.000 and 20.000 ft. and speeds up to and near 220 kts
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