Italian prosecutors are investigating into alleged corrupt practices at Finmeccanica and the probe has been widened to include a contract to supply India with 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters.
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Month: February 2012
Fire on board Brazilian aircraft carrier
One sailor died and two injured when a fire broke out aboard Brazilian aircraft carrier Sao Paulo on Wednesday.
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B-26 in Black Bat colors goes on display
A B-26 warbird ,repainted in Black Bat squadron colors, has been unveiled at the RoCAF Academy in Gangshan, Kaohsiung.
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Turkey pledges $16 billion for 100 F-35s
Turkish Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz confirmed Ankara will commit to buying 100 F-35s worth $16 billion.
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AFSOC cancels iPad procurement, Russian software to blame?
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has shelved plans to acquire nearly 3,000 iPads as Electronic Flight Bags.
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