India wants to develop Phalcon-style AWACS

Even before it has completed development of its Embraer AEW&C aircraft, India has set sights on a larger AWACS platform.

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AMX A-1M makes first flight

The AMX A-1M prototype has successfully completed its first test flight. Embraer is contracted to upgrade and refurbish 43 Brazilian Air Force AMX fighters to the A-1M standard.

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