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The APKWS is now capable of shooting down drones

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 by alert5

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated that its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rocket can shot down Class 2 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

Graphic: BAE Systems

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JS Kaga and USS Carl Vinson to join exercise Malabar from Oct. 12-15

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by alert5

Phase 2 of exercise Malabar will commence from Oct. 12-15 in the Bay of Bengal and USS Carl Vinson will join the exercise together with JS Kaga.

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Mistral 3 missiles for Jose Rizal class frigates have been delivered to Philippines

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by alert5

The Philippine Navy has taken delivery of a batch of Mistral 3 short-range air defence (SHORAD) missiles for the Jose Rizal class frigates.

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J-10 enters service with PLAAF Shijiazhuang Flight Academy

Posted on October 11, 2021October 10, 2021 by alert5

China announced recently that the Shijiazhuang Flight Academy has inducted the J-10 into service. The unit is in charge of training fighter and fighter-bomber pilots for the PLAAF.