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South Africa, Brazil’s A-Darter SRAAM Hits Target

South Africa, Brazil’s A-Darter SRAAM Hits Target

A-Darter model, 2012 (click to view larger) There's a new advanced dogfighting missile coming to town, and it won't be coming from any of the standard players. Denel Pty Ltd.'s missile/UAV subsidiary Denel Dynamics has entered into a joint development agreement with...

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Re-engining the E-8 JSTARS

Re-engining the E-8 JSTARS

E-8C JSTARS: Before (click to view full) The USA's E-8 JSTARS is a Boeing 707-300 derivative that provides a picture of the ground situation analogous to the E-3 AWACS' picture of the air situation. JSTARS aircraft use their radars to determine the direction, speed...

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$96M to DS2 for LAIRCM Aircraft Defense System Support

$96M to DS2 for LAIRCM Aircraft Defense System Support

LAIRCM Concept (click to view full) Defense Support Services (DS2), a Greenville, SC-based venture between Lockheed Martin and Day & Zimmermann, received a $96 million contract to provide support for the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) System....

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