French Defense Minister traveling to India in 2 weeks time to seal Rafale deal

The Hindu reported that French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is scheduled to visit India on Jan. 18 to ink the contract for 36 Rafale fighters.

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Azerbaijan said to be next buyer of JF-17

Pakistan’s President Mamnoon Hussain told a delegation of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) that Azerbaijan is to buy the JF-17 as well.

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Tejas’ display routine at Bahrain airshow includes two 8G turns

The team that is bringing the HAL Tejas to the Bahrain airshow plans to push the aircraft to its limits during its flight display routine.

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USN releases video showing IRGC boat firing rockets near USS Harry S. Truman

The U.S. Navy has given Military Times the video of an incident whereby a Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps boat fired rockets near aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman.

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