Around 300 F-16s from the U.S. Air Force will undergo a combat avionics programmed extension suite (CAPES) upgrade to install new AESA radar, ALQ-213, an integrated broadcast system (IBS) and a center display unit (CDU).
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Day: August 30, 2012
Lockheed Martin gets contract to add Israeli equipment in F-35A
NAVAIR has given Lockheed Martin a $206.8 million contract to add Israeli equipment in the F-35A. The project is to be completed by 2016.
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Syrian rebels say they destroyed five military helicopters
Syrian rebels claimed on Wednesday they destroyed five military helicopters in a raid on a airport between the northern cities of Aleppo and Idlib.
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Switzerland to lease 11 Gripens and treat it “like a deposit”
Swiss Air Force Commander Markus Gygax said in an interview that Switzerland will lease 11 Gripen C/D fighters from Saab and treat it “like a deposit” in event that Saab is unable to delver the Gripen E/F on time.
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China to build 11 UAV bases for coastal surveillance
An official with China’s State Oceanic Administration says China will construct 11 UAV bases and the unmanned aircraft will be used to survey its coastline.
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