The new AIM-9X Block II dogfight missile has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) on Mar. 31.
By Camera Operator: TSgt. Michael Ammons, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
This was revealed by Capt. James Stoneman, program manager of PMA-259, at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space exposition on Apr. 13.
Stoneman also revealed that at least 12 nations have indicated interest in the new model.
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The second edition of European Air-to-Air Refuelling Training (EART) 2015 has started Apr. 13 at Eindhoven Airbase
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EART 2015 will take place from 13 -24th of April. Participating tankers come from France, Germany, Italy and the host nation, the Netherlands.
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Director of Rosoboronexport, Anatoly Isaykin, has announced that China has purchased the S-400 air defense system.
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“Details of the contract will not disclose, but yes, China has indeed become the first buyer of the recent Russian air defense system, which underlines the strategic level of our relations,” Isaykin said.
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PLAN Type 054A frigate Weifang (550) tested its on board weapon systems during its current patrol in the Gulf of Aden.
Ukraine is ready to deliver another batch of five T-84 Oplot-M main battle tanks for the Royal Thai Army.
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Over the next decade, Japan will embark on a mission to build up its space assets in order to enhance the U.S.-Japan alliance and to contain China.
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It will further expand the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) navigation constellation and its space reconnaissance satellites.
Japan will also start to develop a space-based missile early warning capability.
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Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has delivered the last of a batch of Turkish F-16 that underwent an upgrade program.
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A Saudi general told reporters in Riyadh that Saudi Apache attack helicopters have staged cross-border attacks inside Yemen.
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The helicopters were targeting Houthi militia that attacked Saudi soldiers in the Najran region of southwestern Saudi Arabia.
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VFA-27 was recently recognized by Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific (COMNAVAIRPAC) as the recipients of the 2014 COMNAVAIRPAC Battle “E” award.
U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Spencer Abbot
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