The Indian Air Force has lost 33 fighters in accidents since 2008, Defense Minister A K Antony said in a written reply to lawmakers.
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Category: Air Force
Australia getting sixth C-17
Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith announced that a sixth C-17 will be added to RAAF’s fleet so that four aircraft will be available for duties at all times.
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One-ton World War II bomb found in France
A one-ton German World War 2 bomb was found in Marseille, southern France, on Sunday. Officials in Marseille evacuated 1,000 people in order to remove the relic.
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U.S. State Department blocks Paveway IV for Saudi Arabia
Raytheon’s U.K. arm has been unable to sell a large batch of Paveway IVs to Saudi Arabia due to objections from the U.S. State Department.
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India to complete negotiations for Rafale within 6 months
French newspaper Les Echos reported that India wants to conclude negotiations for 126 Rafale fighters within six months.
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