Philippines signed a contract with AgustaWestland on Thursday for 3 AW109 helicopters. These helicopters will be delivered to the Navy.
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Month: December 2012
AMRAAM motor problem affecting several countries
The U.S. is not just the only country affected by problems with Raytheon’s AIM-120 missile production. Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, South Korea, Morocco, Chile, Jordan, Kuwait, Singapore and Turkey are also waiting for the delayed missiles.
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Iron Dome missiles fired during Operation Pillar of Defense costs Israel $27 million
Israel’s Home Front Defense Minister Avi Dichter revealed on Thursday that missiles fired by Iron Dome batteries during Operation Pillar of Defense costs Israel $27 million.
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U.S. and allies deceived by North Korea’s rocket launch
A U.S. official said Washington and its allies in the Pacific were caught off guard by the launch of a North Korean rocket on Dec. 12.
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China Defense Ministry confirms new large transport plane being developed
China’s defense ministry has confirmed that the country is developing a large transport aircraft.
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