H/T to @combatair. The Swedish government has decided to replace its RBS-70 air defense system with a surface-launched version of the IRIS-T.
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Month: January 2013
Israeli Air Force to host multinational exercise
Israel’s Channel 2 TV reported Tuesday that more than 100 fighter pilots from various countries will come to Israel this year to participate in a large-scale multinational exercise.
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Israeli F-16D crew ejected during landing
A Israeli Air Force pilot and navigator in a F-16D choose to eject while landing their plane at Ramat David Airbase on Dec. 2.
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Lockheed gets $253 million in Saudi F-15SA upgrade
The Pentagon gave Lockheed Martin a $253 million contract for the Saudi Arabia F-15SA modernization program.
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Northrop Grumman to skip Paris air show
Northrop Grumman announced that it will not be participating in this year’s Paris air show. The company may beef up its presence at air shows in Australia and the Middle East instead.
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