Japan is introducing a new AAM-4B air-to-air missile for the MHI F-2 fighter. The missile is unique as its the first of its kind to have an AESA seeker.
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India orders probe into AW101 VVIP deal
Indian Defense Minister AK Antony on Friday ordered an inquiry into the purchase of 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters after Italian media reports alleging corruption.
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Indonesia FLANKERs test indigenous bombs
Three Indonesian FLANKERs from 11th Air Squadron recently tested BTN-250 and BLA P-50 bombs produced by the Army’s Industrial Center (PINDAD).
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Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 flown by Air Marshal, squadron CO crashed
A Indian Air Force Air Marshal and a wing commander ejected after their Mirage 2000 crashed soon after take-off on Friday.
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Future of SBX unclear
The future of the Sea-Based X-band radar is murky as the Pentagon intends to keep the platform alive but do not intend to operate it.
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