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US arms sales to Mideast worth 1.4 billion dollars announced
Agence France-Presse, WASHINGTON (AFP): The Pentagon notified Congress Thursday of possible sales of missiles, armored vehicles and cargo aircraft upgrades...
Astute Completes First Weapons Launch Test
BAE Systems, BARROW, UK: The UK’s next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine has successfully carried out its first firing trials on schedule,...
Iran defiant as EU worries over sanctions call
Agence France-Presse, TEHRAN: Iran offered a defiant response Thursday to French calls for EU sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme, while...
Airmen test their limits at autocross
US Air Force, NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE: Airmen were able to put the pedal to the metal and the rubber...
Russia marks Sputnik anniversary
Agence France-Presse, MOSCOW (AFP): Russia on Thursday marked the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik, the tiny satellite whose...
Air Warfare Destroyer Build Phase Commences
, The Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Alliance is pleased to announce another milestone in the development of the AWD Program. ...
New Merlins Unveiled for New RAF Squadron
UK Ministry of Defence, Two new Merlin Mark 3a helicopters which will form part of a new RAF Merlin Squadron...
Algeria to acquire six modern Sukhoi-30 jet fighters
Xinhua News Agency, Algeria will acquire, in the next few weeks, six Russian-made Sukhoi-30 jet fighters, local media reported Wednesday....
Europe's EADS to Bid for IAF Tender for 126 Fighters
Indian Government News, European aerospace and defence company EADS, which manufactures Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, is all set to enter...
Iraq buying 100 mln dollars of light arms from China
Agence France-Presse, Washington (AFP): Iraq is buying 100 million dollars of light military equipment for its police from China because...
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