Fellow soldier says Bergdahl 'wanted to hunt and kill'
Washington (AFP) June 18, 2014 - A member of Bowe Bergdahl's unit in Afghanistan told Congress Wednesday that the recently released US Army sergeant "wanted to hunt and kill" Taliban, even while telling relatives he aimed to help Afghans. Last month's transfer of five hardened Taliban operatives from Guantanamo prison in exchange for Bergdahl's freedom has triggered a political row in Washington, with Republicans accusing P ... more

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Thales UK producing missile launching system for helos

Thales UK producing missile launching system for helos
London (UPI) Jun 17, 2013 - Britain's Ministry of Defense has contracted Thales UK to demonstrate and manufacture the Future Anti Surface Guided Weapon (Light) system for helicopters. The system, for use aboard Royal Navy Wildcats, is comprised of a five-barrel missile launcher and laser guidance system for use with Thales' Lightweight Multirole Missile, or LMM, for use against small boats and inshore attack craft ... more

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