Day: April 18, 2012

C295 in South African for marketing tour

Posted on April 18, 2012 by alert5

Airbus Military has brought its C295 twin turboprop aircraft to South Africa to be demonstrated to the South African Air Force.

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APKWS II deployed in Afghanistan

Posted on April 18, 2012 by alert5

The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II program manager confirmed that the weapon has been deployed in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines.

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Malaysia negotiating for more Igla missiles

Posted on April 18, 2012 by alert5

Malaysia is close to signing up for more Igla SHORADS, Rosoboronexport said on Tuesday.

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Talks between China, Russia for Su-35 stalled

Posted on April 18, 2012 by alert5

Rosoboronexport said on Tuesday that talks with China over a batch of Su-35 fighters have stalled after Beijing’s refusal to buy a large consignment.

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