China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) hopes to sell up to 300 JF-17 fighters over the next five years.
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Taiwan military official hints Taipei might forgo F-16s and buy F-35s
An anonymous Taiwan military official hinted that Taipei might give up acquiring F-16C/Ds and wait for F-35s instead.
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Rafael seeks to boost range of Iron Dome
Rafael wants to extend the range of its Iron Dome missile interceptor to knock out longer-range weapons. A modified system has already undergone tests to determine its feasibility.
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TAI-AgustaWestland to face Boeing, Bell in South Korean contest
TAI-AgustaWestland has been shortlisted along with Boeing and Bell by South Korea for its attack helicopter contest. A decision is expected in October.
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Surface-to-air Akash fails
India has been busy testing its surface-to-air Akash missile for the past few days and one missile failed to hit its target during a test on Monday.
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