India has signaled its intention to buy two intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft from Raytheon.
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Aquino thanked Park for “imminent transfer” of one FA-50
According to various news reports, visiting Philippine President Aquino thanked South Korean President Park Geun-hye for the “imminent transfer” to the Philippines of one FA-50.
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U.S. Senator lifts hold on Air Force secretary nominee
U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte has lifted her hold on Air Force secretary nominee Deborah Lee James.
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Russia to start delivery of Mi-28NE to Iraq
A top Iraqi official said delivery of Mi-28NE attack helicopters to Iraq will start soon.
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APKWS cleared for fixed-wing aircraft
The Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) fixed wing variant has cleared tests and can now be carried by the A-10, AV-8B, and F-16.
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