India likely to go ahead with large AEW&C platform

According to reports, India is likely to go ahead with a program to develop an airborne early warning aircraft using a large wide bodied aircraft.

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Netherlands signs deal for eight F-35As

The Netherlands has placed an order for eight F-35A stealth fighters. Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert signed the deal in Washington D.C. on Mar. 25.

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