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RMAF seeking new maritime patrol aircraft
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is taking over a campaign from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency to field a new maritime patrol aircraft....
Rafael unveils Spike NLOS
Stephen Trimble reports that Rafael has unveiled a new version of its Spike missile that can hit targets up to 25km away.The Spike NLOS is the heaviest version of the Spike family at 70kg....
Germany\'s top military officer resigns over air strike in Afghanistan
An air strike in Afghanistan on Sept. 4 is still creating controversy in Germany as the country's top general has resigned over allegations that he withheld information showing civilians had been killed in the strike ordered by a German commander....
Boeing Delivers 2 Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft to RAAF
Boeing has delivered the first two Project Wedgetail 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).The aircraft were delivered during a ceremony at RAAF Base Williamtown, the main operating base ...
Guam getting 3-tier missile system as part of buildup
Guam will be getting three missile systems to help defend the island from aerial attacks as part of plans for troop buildup.The THAAD, Patriot and SLAMRAAM will be deployed under the Army Air Missile Defense Task Force....
Malaysia could sign deal for EC725 Cougar at air show next week
Word on the street in Malaysia is that the government is expected to go ahead and inked a deal to buy the Eurocopter EC725 Cougar helicopter at LIMA09 next week.The deal was nixed last year by then Prime Minister and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Abdul...
