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Sep- 2023 -29 September
US Says Iran Forces Aimed Laser at American Helicopter
Iranian naval forces repeatedly aimed a laser at an American military helicopter during a routine flight in international airspace over the Gulf, the US military said.
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29 September
Australia Retires Taipan Helicopters After Crash
Australia's military said it was abandoning its MRH-30 Taipan helicopter fleet ahead of schedule, after one plunged into the sea in July, killing four crew members.
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28 September
NATO Jets Deployed in Lithuania to Track Russian Movements
NATO is deploying surveillance planes in Lithuania to keep an eye on Russian military activity near the alliance’s borders.
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28 September
Saab Taps EaglePicher to Develop New Gripen E Combat Jet Battery
Saab has awarded EaglePicher a contract to design and fabricate a 24-volt lithium-ion battery for the Gripen E-series combat aircraft.
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28 September
Germany and Israel Sign ‘Historic’ Missile Shield Deal
Germany signed a deal to acquire the Israeli-made Arrow 3 hypersonic missile system that will become a key part of Europe's defense against air attack.
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28 September
Apache Generator Failures Causing Breathing, Visibility Issues: Report
The US Army’s fleet of AH-64E Apache choppers has experienced a significant increase in electrical power generator failures over the last two years.
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28 September
BAE, Malloy Aeronautics Fire Anti-Submarine Torpedo From Electric Drone
BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have successfully demonstrated the launch of a Sting Ray anti-submarine torpedo from a T-600 drone.
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28 September
US Army Selects Textron, Griffon to Advance RQ-7B Shadow Replacement Program
The US Army has selected Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems to proceed to the second phase of its RQ-7B Shadow drone replacement program.
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28 September
Japan Plans Additional Ammunition Depots Amid Missile Expansion
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has requested $148 million in the fiscal 2024 budget for 130 ammunition depots.
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27 September
Czech Republic to Buy 24 US-Made F-35 Fighter Jets
The Czech Republic will buy 24 US-made F-35 fighter jets, Prime Minister Petr Fiala told reporters.
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