The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has found itself in need of more Sniper targeting pods and has approached Lockheed Martin with an urgent need for 10 more pods.
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Taiwan reporter blocked from taking close look at JF-17 even though Pakistan official agreed
A small commotion broke out at static display area of the JF-17 at Paris Airshow when Chinese officials refused to allow a Taiwanese TV crew to view the fighter close up even though they were escorted by a Pakistan Air Force officer.
Lockheed Martin confirms preliminary talks with France over C-130J
An executive with Lockheed Martin confirmed that France has made inquiries to buy some C-130Js to augment its transport fleet.
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France on the lookout for new trainer to replace Alpha Jet
France is expected to issue a RFP this year to replace its aging Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet trainer. The L-39, M-345, PC-21 and T-6 are likely to join the contest.
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Drunk Marine triggered foam suppression system at Kadena Air Base
A U.S. Marine, who was drunk, triggered the fire suppression system at a hangar in Kadena Air Base, Japan last month. A spokesperson from the 18th Air Wing confirmed the incident on May 23 but declined to provide details such as the amount of damage done.
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