For the first time in history, B-1s employed GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions against moving targets during a weapon system evaluation program exercise May 14 through 16.
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Singapore unveils its ScanEagle UAV on board Victory-class missile corvette
Singapore has joined other navies in operating the ScanEagle UAV on board its warships. Minister for Defense Dr Ng Eng Hen officially unveil the new equipment on board the RSN’s Victory-class missile corvette during a visit on May. 15.
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Italian Air Force, Navy could operated pooled fleet of F-35Bs
The Italian Air Force and Navy may have to share their F-35Bs with each other due to Rome’s decision to cut the planned fleet from 131 to 90 jets.
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EU attacks Somali pirate base
The European Union says maritime aircraft and attack helicopters from its naval force off the coast of Somalia have carried out its first air strikes against pirate targets on shore.
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Three Saeqeh fighters added to Iranian Air Force
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has announced that three Saeqeh fighters have joined the Iranian Air Force fleet.
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