Norway may follow Sweden’s example and buy tactical helicopters while it waits for its NH90s.
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Month: June 2012
Iranian warships to be fitted with short-range missiles
Iran says it will soon arm its warships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf with shorter-range missiles.
[thumb]http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/us-iran-ships-missiles-idUSBRE85S0OD20120629[/thumb]
Lockheed Martin workers accept new contract
Lockheed Martin workers have approved a new labor contract and end a nine-week strike.
[thumb]http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/28/lockheed-vote-idINL2E8HSAYM20120628[/thumb]
Qatar requests 10 MH-60R and 12 MH-60S
Qatar has requested to buy 10 MH-60R and 12 MH-60S helicopters for an estimated cost of $2.5 billion.
Flight trials on board INS Vikramaditya to start next month
INS Vikramaditya will soon head to the Barents Sea whereby Russian pilots will carry out flight trials with the MiG-29 and other aircraft.
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