The Royal Australian Air Force declares that it’s 737 Wedgetail AEW&C has achieved Initial Operational Capability.
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Dutch Patriots could be sent to Turkey as well
Netherlands could send between 200 to 250 soldiers and Patriot missiles to Turkey as well.
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German prosecutors believe EADS paid brides in Austrian Eurofighter deal
According to a document seen by Reuters, German prosecutors believe EADS paid at least 50 million euros in bribes to Austrian officials to secure a deal for Eurofighters.
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EU states to sign “letter of intent” to boost their air-to-air refueling capacity
EU officials said European states will sign a “letter of intent” at an EU defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels to work together to boost their air-to-air refueling capacity.
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U.N. attack helicopters targeted rebels positions in eastern Congo
United Nations attack helicopters hit rebels positions in eastern Congo on Saturday after fighting resumed and M23 rebels gained ground in heavy fighting.
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