China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) hopes to sell up to 300 JF-17 fighters over the next five years.
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Day: May 30, 2012
AH-1Z Viper exceeds expectations on first deployment
The AH-1Z, on its first deployment on board USS Makin Island, is performing to expectations, the U.S. Marine Corps reported.
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Taiwan military official hints Taipei might forgo F-16s and buy F-35s
An anonymous Taiwan military official hinted that Taipei might give up acquiring F-16C/Ds and wait for F-35s instead.
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Rafael seeks to boost range of Iron Dome
Rafael wants to extend the range of its Iron Dome missile interceptor to knock out longer-range weapons. A modified system has already undergone tests to determine its feasibility.
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