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AFRL starting assembly of the first SHiELD pod

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by alert5

The first Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) pod has been delivered to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland Air Force Base.


Photo: Boeing

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Posted in Air Force

South Korea to replace its AN/TPQ-36/37 weapon-locating radars

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by alert5

South Korea’s defense project promotion committee has approved a plan to acquire a new “counter-artillery detection radar-III” to replace the aging AN/TPQ-36/37 weapon-locating radars.

AN TPQ-37 Firefinder radar
SPC Glenn W. Suggs, U.S. Army, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Posted in Army

Egypt is first international customer for VL MICA NG

Posted on February 24, 2021 by alert5

The Egyptian Navy will be the first international customer for the VL MICA NG (New Generation) air defence system.

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Posted in Navy

Boeing starts production of T-7A

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by alert5

Boeing announced that its T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer has entered production at its plant in St. Louis.


Photo: U.S. Air Force

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Posted in Air Force

HALCON unveils SkyKnight, UAE’s version of the Iron Dome interceptor

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by alert5

The first UAE designed and manufactured counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) missile system, SkyKnight, was unveiled at IDEX on Feb. 23.

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Posted in Air Defense, Airshow, Industry

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