US to Sell Arms to Vietnam?

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* Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) tells a press conference in Hanoi that the Department of Defense is examining whether to lift restrictions [PDF] on the sale of military products to Vietnam. * The future shape of NATO after the Libyan campaign remains the subject of debate, with the pros and cons of pooling resources up for discussion. * Rafael is reportedly preparing to open a second production line for the Tamir missiles deployed with the Iron Dome air defense system. * The US Army awards American Ordnance LLC two separate contracts potentially worth up to $66 million for demolition materials. * The Philippines’ President Benigno Aquino III says that the Navy’s acquisition of the refurbished Hamilton-class cutter BRP Gregorio del Pilar is the start of the country’s re-armament program. * Canadian UAV manufacturer Aeryon Labs reveals that it cooperated with the private security firm Zariba to deliver its Aeryon Scout UAV to Libya’s Transitional National Council (TNC). * Colorado’s Scion Aviation is confident that its Weasel and Badger unmanned helicopters are capable of challenging Saab’s Skeldar and the Schiebel S-100 camcopter for US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) contracts. * Following Iran’s unveiling of a new cruise missile and torpedo, Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi praises the indigenous defense sector and raises the prospect for increased military cooperation with other countries. * US defense and security officials are reported to be examining a Chinese television documentary showing a […]

* Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) tells a press conference in Hanoi that the Department of Defense is examining whether to lift restrictions [PDF] on the sale of military products to Vietnam.

* The future shape of NATO after the Libyan campaign remains the subject of debate, with the pros and cons of pooling resources up for discussion.

* Rafael is reportedly preparing to open a second production line for the Tamir missiles deployed with the Iron Dome air defense system.

* The US Army awards American Ordnance LLC two separate contracts potentially worth up to $66 million for demolition materials.

* The Philippines’ President Benigno Aquino III says that the Navy’s acquisition of the refurbished Hamilton-class cutter BRP Gregorio del Pilar is the start of the country’s re-armament program.

* Canadian UAV manufacturer Aeryon Labs reveals that it cooperated with the private security firm Zariba to deliver its Aeryon Scout UAV to Libya’s Transitional National Council (TNC).

* Colorado’s Scion Aviation is confident that its Weasel and Badger unmanned helicopters are capable of challenging Saab’s Skeldar and the Schiebel S-100 camcopter for US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) contracts.

* Following Iran’s unveiling of a new cruise missile and torpedo, Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi praises the indigenous defense sector and raises the prospect for increased military cooperation with other countries.

* US defense and security officials are reported to be examining a Chinese television documentary showing a possible cyber attack on the Falung Gong religious sect’s website.

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