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A Spookier Spooky, 30mm at a Time? Nope.
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/a-spookier-spooky-30mm-at-a-time-03023/
In 2006 GD was contracted to repackage A-10 ammo for AC-130 Gunships. As is so often the case, there's a story behind the story. The USA's fearsome AC-130U "Spooky" Hercules gunships were having their old 40mm
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Radar Refits: F-15s Looking for the AESA Edge
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/f-15s-looking-for-the-aesa-edge-04044/
Most F-15C Eagle air superiority fighters use APG-63 radars, passive arrays mounted on a movable swashplate. While upgrades over the years have improved them, a new generation of radar technologies has appeared. With cruise missile defense rising in
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Iridium’s NEXT Satellites: Global Reach, New Partnerships
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Iridium-NEXT-Boosting-Data-Speeds-Improving-DoD-Space-Awareness-06161/
Most of us remember Iridium as the Motorola-backed, multi-billion dollar commercial satellite phone flop. The expensive, bulky phones, the $2 per minute airtime charge, and the inability to use the phone inside buildings doomed the project, which came
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The Air Force picks a winner for its Huey replacement helicopter contract
https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2018/09/24/the-air-force-picks-a-winner-for-its-huey-replacement-helicopter-contract/
One of the competitors pulled off an upset victory.
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C-40 Clippers Hitting Their Stride, Despite Past Controversy
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/c40-clippers-hitting-their-stride-despite-past-controversy-01559/
The 737 based C-40 Clipper represents a substantial upgrade over the 1970s-era, DC-9 based C-9 Skytrains and 727-based C-22Bs that have performed its transport roles to date. The C-9s are still in service with the US Naval Reserve and USAF, but
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Saudi Arabia’s A330 MRTT Tankers
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/saudis-confirm-a330-mrtt-tanker-buy-04532/
In January 2008, EADS North America announced that The Royal Saudi Air Force will acquire 3 of EADS A330 Multi-role Tanker/Transports (MRTTs), equipped with both EADS centerline-mounted ARBS (advanced Air Refueling Boom System) for use with its F-15s et.
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Heat Vision: US Teen Series Fighters Getting IRST
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/f-18-super-hornets-to-get-irst-03429/
F/A-18F w. IRST F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Block IIs fighters are beginning to enter service with the US Navy and Australia, carrying significantly improved AN/APG-79 AESA radars and other electronic upgrades. Recent years have seen another spreading…
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A farewell to the Phantom fleet, as Japan transitions to the F-35
https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/japan-aerospace/2018/12/05/a-farewell-to-the-phantom-fleet-as-japan-transitions-to-the-f-35/
The clock is ticking on Japan’s Phantom fighters as the country prepares to draw down use of the Cold War-era jet.
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A farewell to the Phantom fleet, as Japan transitions to the F-35
https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/japan-aerospace/2018/12/05/a-farewell-to-the-phantom-fleet-as-japan-transitions
The clock is ticking on Japan’s Phantom fighters as the country prepares to draw down use of the Cold War-era jet.
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P-8i: India’s Navy Picks Its Future High-End Maritime Patrol Aircraft
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/indias-navy-holding-maritime-patrol-aircraft-competition-updated-01991/
India's fleet of Soviet-era maritime patrol aircraft has been upgraded, but it needs to be replaced. Indian naval responsibilities are growing, and the 2008 terrorist atrocities in Mumbai made it crystal-clear that control of their coasts was a necessity.…