The U.S. Navy has allocated $811 million to cover projected cost overruns on aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford.
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Day: February 14, 2012
Indian Air Force could buy six more C-17s
The Indian Air Force is looking into buying six additional C-17 airlifters.
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Lockheed Martin: average cost of F-35 would go up
Lockheed Martin said the average cost of the F-35 would “go up somewhat” as the Pentagon postpone production of 179 jets.
[thumb]http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/14/norway-lockheed-idUSL5E8DE6KJ20120214[/thumb]
Royal Navy wants airships to resupply aircraft carriers
The Royal Navy is considering the purchase of airships to resupply its aircraft carriers and to provide surveillance.
[thumb]http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/9079047/21st-century-airships-may-join-Navy-fleet.html[/thumb]
Russia to have S-400 defending its borders
The S-400 air defense system will be deployed near Russian borders this year. Currently, the system is used to defend Moscow.
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