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Japan has launched an investigation into its supply chain to check whether defective parts made in China have been incorporated in its military radar systems and other equipment.
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Russia and Turkey have tested the Igla MANPADS on a Turkish combat platform. Both sides are now negotiating a manufacturing contract.
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The first two Kamov Ka-31 AEW helicopters for the Indian Navy has been overhauled in Russia and redelivered back the customer by Russian Helicopters.
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Roketsan unveiled a model of the SOM-J cruise missile designed to fit in the internal weapons bay of the F-35.
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The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on the potential upgrade of 60 Singapore F-16C/D/D+ fighters. This notification contains additional requirements not previously identified in congressional notification 13-67.
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