Italy looks set to join Britain as the next operator of the armed MQ-9 drone with the Obama administration preparing to inform Congress of its decision.
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Month: May 2012
PLANAF officially unveils its J-10s
The People’s Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF) has released a photograph revealing itself as a operator of the Chengdu J-10 fighter.
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France-UAE talks over Rafale stalled again
With a new French president, the UAE has slowed down talks with Dassault for the Rafale fighter, Reuters reports.
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CATIC hopes to export 300 JF-17s in 5 years
China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) hopes to sell up to 300 JF-17 fighters over the next five years.
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AH-1Z Viper exceeds expectations on first deployment
The AH-1Z, on its first deployment on board USS Makin Island, is performing to expectations, the U.S. Marine Corps reported.
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