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B-2 to test GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator again

B-2 to test GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator again

The U.S. Air Force is preparing to test the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator from a B-2 stealth bomber at the White Sands Missile Range. This was revealed in a press release by the 96th Test Wing Public Affairs. The 96th Test Wing said it used distributed test operations (DTO) for the testing of a laser […]
Boeing Takes Embraer to Arbitration As New Buyers Appear

Boeing Takes Embraer to Arbitration As New Buyers Appear

SAO PAULO — Boeing Co has taken former partner Embraer SA to arbitration over a failed $4.2 billion deal, the Brazilian planemaker said in a securities filing on Monday night.

So far, it has only been publicly known that Embraer had taken Boeing to arbitration, angered by how the U.S. planemake…

Italy Clears Initial Order for 40 Centauro II Tank Destroyers

Italy Clears Initial Order for 40 Centauro II Tank Destroyers

PARIS — The Italian Ministry of Defence announced May 28 that it had authorized the award of a production contract to the IVECO-OTO-Melara consortium for a second batch of 40 Centauro II wheeled tank destroyers, with an option on a further 56.

Including the option, a comprehensive ten-year supp…

US Warship Challenges Chinese Restrictions in South China Sea

US Warship Challenges Chinese Restrictions in South China Sea

WASHINGTON — The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin conducted a freedom-of-navigation operation in the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Thursday to challenge restrictions set by three nearby countries, according to the Navy.

The Mustin was challenging claims by China, Taiwan, and Viet…

New Chinese Aircraft Carrier Resumes Sea Trials

New Chinese Aircraft Carrier Resumes Sea Trials

BEIJING — The PLA Navy is conducting sea trials for aircraft carrier Shandong in accordance with the arrangement of the annual trial plan, said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense (MND) at the regular press conference on Friday.

China’s first indigenou…


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