A-10 Fires First-Ever Laser-Guided Rocket
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Last Type 42 Destroyer Returns from Final Deployment
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Bribe Charges In Another Indian Copter Deal
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US deploys sea-based radar amid North Korea tensions
The United States has deployed a sophisticated radar off the coast of Japan capable of tracking North Korean missiles and has...
Swiss Industry to Become Single Supplier of Major Gripen E Components
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Qatar To Buy Javelin Missiles
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US Needs 5-7 GBIs to Intercept One Topol ICBM – Expert
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