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South Korean Navy to Operate Mistral Missiles on Patrol Boats
The South Korean Navy is planning to load man-portable Surface to Air Missiles (SAM), so-called Mistral, to all patrol boats...
BAE Systems Completes Successful Test of Mk 38 Tactical Laser System
BAE Systems, Boeing, and the U.S. Navy recently conducted a successful test of the Mk 38 MOD 2 Tactical Laser...
Navy Set to Launch Experimental TacSat-4 Spacecraft
The Naval Research Laboratory announced Aug. 30 that its Tactical Satellite IV (TacSat-4) is scheduled to launch from the Alaska...
Eyes in the sky: UAS team supports TF Duke operations
"We have reports of the Afghan National Army sitting on an improvised explosive device at this location," says a voice...
As he hangs up uniform, Petraeus warns on cuts
America's most influential officer, General David Petraeus, bade farewell to the military with a warning against budget cuts that could...
China says aircraft carrier ‘attained objectives’
China's first aircraft carrier "attained the anticipated objectives" during its maiden sea trial earlier this month, the country's defence ministry...
Petraeus garners praise at retirement ceremony
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff praised Army Gen. David H. Petraeus for his 37 years in uniform,...
Finnish Army Equipment Nears Expiry Date
Most of Finland's army equipment is due for replacement in the near future. The armed forces, though, face increasing savings...
Australia to Miss Defence Spending Targets
Yesterday's approval of $550 million worth of military projects is not enough to put Defence back on track to meet...
AeroVironment Introduces Shrike VTOL Unmanned Aircraft System
AeroVironment has introduced its lightweight and man-portable Shrike VTOL unmanned aircraft system. In August 2008 AeroVironment announced the receipt of...
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