Korea Times reported that the Lockheed Martin F-35 may not be able to achieve two of the South Korean Air Force’s key requirements.
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Russian Air Force to get more than 10 modernized Tu-160s
The Russian Air Force will receive more than 10 modernized Tu-160 bombers to have 30 aircraft in service by 2020.
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Turkey willing to develop T-129 with South Korea
During a press conference with his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak, Turkish President Abdullah Gül on Monday said his country is willing to cooperate with South Korea in manufacturing the T-129 attack helicopter.
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Pentagon’s top weapons buyer: F-35 production was “acquisition malpractice”
Frank Kendall, acting U.S. defense undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics, said the decision to start production of the F-35 while testing at the same time was “acquisition malpractice.”
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BAE Systems considering price cuts to win back MMRCA contract
BAE Chief Executive Ian King was cited by Financial Times that one of the options to win back India’s MMRCA contract is to cut the price of the Eurofighter.
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