The B-2 stealth bomber has completed its first 18.5-hour sortie over the North Pole to validate new flight management software.
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Kadena F-15Cs deployed to Southwest Asia
F-15Cs from Kadena Air Base, Japan have deployed to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia.
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MD Helicopters announces new MD 540F
MD Helicopters has release new details of its armed scout helicopter – the MD 540F. The 540F is an upgrade to the popular MD 530F; boasting a 6-bladed, fully articulated rotor blade system made up entirely of composite material.
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Israel seeks $700 million from U.S. for four more Iron Dome batteries
Israel will approach the Obama administration for $700 million to purchase four additional Iron Dome batteries and to speed up the development of David’s Sling.
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Saudi confirmed sale of Storm Shadow to U.S.
H/T to Arms Control Wonk. Chief of the Royal Saudi Air Force had confirmed the sale of Storm Shadow cruise missile to U.S. Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Andrew Shapiro in October 2009, according to a WikiLeaks cable.
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