Two members of a committee within the Indian Ministry of Defense have objected to the way the life cycle cost of the Rafale has been calculated.
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Spain wants to include F-100 frigates in missile defense shield
Spain wants its F-100 frigates to play a part in the U.S.-led European missile defense shield. Spanish military sources say both countries are negotiating a deal.
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X-37B’s mission stretches to one year
The second X-37B marked one year in orbit on Monday and there are no signs when it will return back to Earth.
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Norway to buy about 50 F-35s
Norwegian Defense State Secretary Roger Ingebrigsten said on Monday that his country is finalizing plans for about 50 F-35s and he expects to pay about the same price as set in 2008.
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India, Pakistan test missiles consecutively
India tested a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on Sunday and the next day, Pakistan fired a Hatf-II short range ballistic missile.
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