Seoul accused North Korea of disguising an attempt to develop a long-range ballistic missile with a satellite launch.
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India to complete negotiations for Rafale within 6 months
French newspaper Les Echos reported that India wants to conclude negotiations for 126 Rafale fighters within six months.
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Taiwan’s AIM-120s failing
News reports from Taiwan says the randomes of the AIM-120 air-to-air missile are splitting. The U.S. military says Taiwan’s humid climate is the culprit behind the cracks.
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Iran has new UAV
An Iranian aeronautical engineer said a new UAV has been produced. The Shaparak can operate with a radius of 50 kilometers and fly up to 15,000 feet while airborne for 3.5 hours.
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Canada to withdraw from NATO AWACS and Alliance Ground Surveillance Program
Canada attempts to save $90 million a year by pulling out of NATO’s AWACS and Alliance Ground Surveillance Program.
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