The first Su-30MKI unit for the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command, 220 Squadron, stood up at Halwara air base in Punjab on Sept. 25.
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Sweden offers 10-year Gripen lease to Czech with 26% discount
Sweden has offered to lease 14 Gripens to Czech Republic with a 10-year contract and a 26 percent discount.
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Mexico seeking two C-130Js
The U.S. Congress has been notified by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency on a potential sale of two C-130Js to Mexico.
Brazil delays fighter decision till mid-2013
Brazil has again delayed a decision to buy new fighters. A decision will not be reached until mid-2013.
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Pentagon issues stop-work order for French E-3F upgrade
The Pentagon has issued a stop-work order to Boeing for the upgrade of four French E-3Fs after determining that the technologies behind the upgrade might be too sensitive for export.
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