Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer said he is willing to consider alternative offers to the Saab Gripen fighter.
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Day: February 16, 2012
Another Russian Su-24 lost
The Russian Air Force has lost another Su-24 fighter bomber. This is the third aircraft in four months. The latest crash occurred in Russia’s Urals and both pilots ejected safely.
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Italy to buy only 90 F-35s
Italy will cut its orders for the F-35 and buy 90 aircraft instead. Defense Minister Giampaolo Di Paola says the reduction will help Rome save 5 billion euros.
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IAI proposed Q400-based maritime patrol aircraft
IAI Elta Systems has proposed a maritime patrol aircraft based on the Bombardier Q400. The aircraft will be designated EL/I-3360.
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VP-16 conducted training with Singapore Navy
A detachment from VP-16 was in Singapore from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2 to train with the submariners from the Singapore Navy.
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