Reuters is reporting that the U.S. Air Force is terminating the Block 30 variant of the Global Hawk UAV and instead extend the life of its U-2 into the 2020s.
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U.S. Navy completes testing of AGM-65E2
The U.S. Navy completed developmental and operational testing (DT/OT) of the AGM-65E2 laser-guided Maverick missile.
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Russian Air Force testing new air-to-air missile
Russian Air Force commander Col Gen Alexander Zelin said on Tuesday that his service is testing a new air-to-air missile.
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Libyan Mirage F1s symbolically handed back to Libya
A ceremony was held on Monday in Malta whereby two Libyan Mirage F1 fighters were symbolically handed back to Libya.
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Dispute over next Israeli Air Force chief
Tensions are rising between the Israeli government and head of defense force, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, on who should be he next air force chief.
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