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India wants 61 indigenous anti-aircraft gun systems

Posted on January 4, 2018 by alert5

The Indian government has launched a tender to buy 61 sets of anti-aircraft gun systems for its military. The contract is said to worth $1.5 billion.

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Saab offers fixed face configuration of Sea Giraffe 4A

Posted on December 30, 2017December 30, 2017 by alert5

Saab’s Sea Giraffe 4A AESA S-band radar now comes in a fixed-panel configuration, the Swedish company announced on Dec. 29.

Source: Saab
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Russia voices displeasure with Japan’s Aegis Ashore decision

Posted on December 29, 2017 by alert5

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Dec. 28 that Japan’s decision to acquire two Aegis Ashore missile defense systems will affect ties between both countries.

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Turkey confirms purchase of two S-400 air defense missile systems

Posted on December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 by alert5

Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli confirmed on Dec. 27 that two S-400 air defense missile systems comprising of four batteries have been purchased for $2.5 billion.

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