Libya had to close down the airspace above Benghazi airport after militants fired anti-aircraft guns at two U.S. drones flying overhead.
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Month: September 2012
Four German Tigers delivered for Afghanistan deployment
The first four German Tiger helicopters upgraded for deployment to Afghanistan have been delivered. The modifications includes a sand filter, additional defense weaponry, a mission data recorder and enhanced communications equipment for multinational missions.
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India being eyed as potential A400M customer
Airbus Military thinks India is a potential customer for its troubled A400M airlifter. Plans are underway to bring the aircraft to India for demonstration once it is certified.
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Eurocopter hands over first Puma Mk2 to U.K.
Eurocopter has handed over its first Puma Mk2 aircraft to the British Ministry of Defence. A total of 24 RAF Puma helicopters are to be upgraded under the program.
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Brazilian Navy buys additional Penguin missiles
Looks like the Brazilian Navy has placed another order for the Penguin anti-ship missile.
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