Saab’s Head of Gripen Exports Eddy de la Motte told Swedish daily Business World that his company hopes to export at least 300 Gripens over the next ten years.
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Month: September 2012
Lockheed Martin close to fixing F-35C’s tailhook problem
Lockheed Martin is closer to fixing the tailhook problem on the F-35C with redesigned components. So far, a sharpened point has been tested and a modified damper will be ready by next summer.
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China launches another 2 Beidou satellites
China successfully launched another two Beidou satellites into space on Wednesday. This is the 14th and 15th satellite for the constellation.
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Russian Navy’s Mistral-class helicopter carriers will have 30 helicopters
The Russian Navy plans to equip both of its Mistral-class amphibious assault ships with 30 Ka-52K and Ka-29 helicopters.
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GAO says more work to be done before UAVs can fly in civilian airspace
The latest report by GAO on UAVs says there are still obstacles to be cleared before the drones can mix with manned aircraft in civilian airspace.
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