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India’s Defense Minister A K Antony has asked for a fresh report on the purchase of 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters for the Indian Air Force after allegations emerged that a Switzerland-based consultant was paid to facilitate the deal.
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The Royal Air Force has cleared its E-3D fleet to fly again after they were suspended from flying non-essential missions on Apr. 12.
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Ukraine is close to selling the R-27 (NATO: AA-10 Alamo) air-to-air missile to India. The deal by Artem is awaiting approval from the Ukrainian government.
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Planners with the Royal Canadian Air Force are concern that the government has failed to set aside sufficient training funds for the F-35.
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