The Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Electromagnetic (EM) Railgun program will soon test the first industry railgun prototype launcher at a facility in Dahlgren, Virginia.
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18th Aggressor Squadron moving from Eielson to JBER
The U.S. Air Force plans to move the 18th Aggressor Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The transfer of 21 F-16s will take place in fiscal year 2013.
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Poland wants more advance weaponry for its F-16s
Poland has requested the sale of advance weapons such as AIM-9X Block II, AIM-120C-7, GBU-49 and GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions for its F-16s.
Obama warns against military strike against Iran
U.S. President Barack Obama has spoken out against any military strike against Iran during a television interview.
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Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel is next Israeli Air Force chief
The Israeli government has accepted the military’s decision to appoint Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel as the next Israeli Air Force chief.
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