According to Reuters, the U.S. Navy could fund the shutdown of the F/A-18 production line in the fiscal 2016 budget.
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Day: February 16, 2014
Swiss government says Patrouille Suisse needs Gripen
The Swiss Federal Dept. of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport says the purchase of Gripen fighters is necessary in order to avoid disbanding the Patrouille Suisse.
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BAE Systems made inquiries in Japan on F-15, F-2 upgrades
BAE Systems says it has made initial inquiries in Japan on their requirements to upgrade the F-15J and F-2 fleet.
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RAAF P-3 shadowed PLAN fleet off Australian waters
Australia was surprised when a Chinese flotilla sailed near Christmas Island earlier this month and dispatched a P-3 to monitor them.
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JMSDF P-3s damaged
News reports from Japan says three P-3Cs and one EP-3 were damaged when the roof of the hangar at Atsugi air base collapse due to heavy snow.
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