Remington 870 in Military Service: Mark 1 to MCS
Ask three reference sources how many Remington 870 shotguns the U.S. Marine Corps ordered in May 1969 and you get three answers: 3,230, 3,231 and 3,200. Gun-history author Bruce Canfield and an American Rifleman chronology differ by one gun, while a review published by Athlon Outdoors rounds to 3,200. The discrepancy is small, but it is a useful reminder that…
Boeing Receives $16.9 Million Contract Modification for Japan’s E-767 AWACS Support
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Boeing Receives $16.9 Million Contract Modification for Japan’s E-767 AWACS Support
Boeing Secures $16.9 Million Extension to Support Japan's E-767 AWACS Fleet The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $16.91 million contract modification to continue supporting Japan's E-767 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), extending…
Pakistan Tests Indigenous Fa’az Air-to-Air Missile for First Time
Pakistan has successfully flight-tested its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, giving the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) another step toward developing domestic weapons for fighter aircraft. The test took place on November 3, 2026, according…
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Remington 870 in Military Service: Mark 1 to MCS
Ask three reference sources how many Remington 870 shotguns the U.S. Marine Corps ordered in May 1969 and you get three answers: 3,230, 3,231 and 3,200. Gun-history author Bruce Canfield and an American Rifleman chronology…
Pakistan Tests Indigenous Fa’az Air-to-Air Missile for First Time
Pakistan has successfully flight-tested its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, giving the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) another step toward developing domestic weapons for fighter aircraft. The test took place on November 3, 2026, according…
Destinus Produces 1,750 Ruta B1 Cruise Missiles as European Output Expands
Dutch defense technology company Destinus says it has completed 1,750 Ruta B1 cruise missiles, with monthly production approaching 300 units. The milestone provides a measure of how quickly a European manufacturer can scale production of…
Lockheed Martin Tests In-Flight Retargeting of GMLRS Rocket
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