Belgium has signaled its interest in the F-35 and U.S. government officials have briefed the Belgian government about the capabilities of the stealth fighter.
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Day: September 18, 2013
UAE military helicopter crashed
A UAE military helicopter crash has killed one crew member. No other details were given.
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Dutch government to buy 37 F-35s
The Dutch government announced it will commit to buying 37 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters. Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said in a policy paper that more will be bought when budget permits.
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INS Vikramaditya completed trials, delivery in November
Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya has completed all its trials in Russia and will be delivered in November.
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Japan looking at THAAD to boost missile defense shield
Nikkei Shimbun said Japan is exploring the possibility of adding the THAAD missile system to its arsenal in order to boost its missile defense capabilities.
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