
State Dept. approves possible sale of Hellfire missiles to Britain
Washington (UPI) Mar 17, 2017 - Britain's possible procurement of Hellfire missiles through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program has been approved by the State Department.
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Washington (UPI) Mar 17, 2017 - Britain's possible procurement of Hellfire missiles through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program has been approved by the State Department.
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Washington (UPI) Mar 17, 2017 - U.S. Army personnel demonstrated combat capabilities using a Stryker armored vehicle integrated with a MEHEL laser weapon.
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Washington (UPI) Mar 17, 2017 - Singapore's defense ministry marked the full operational capability for its Heron 1 unmanned aerial vehicle during a ceremony on Wednesday.
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