China to sign Su-35 deal during Medvedev’s visit?

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will be in China to attend a summit of prime ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization next week. Reuters say he could ink the deal with Beijing for 24 Su-35s during his trip there.

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Northrop Grumman delivers center fuselage for first Japanese F-35, AX-1

Northrop Grumman has delivered the center fuselage for Japan’s first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft designated AX-1.

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LCA’s first overseas appearance may be at Bahrain Airshow

HAL’s Tejas LCA is expected to make its international airshow appearance during the Bahrain Airshow from Jan. 21-23. A final decision by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Ministry of Defence (MoD) will be made today.

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