The Russian Air Force will receive over 30 Vityaz and 100 Pantsir-S air defense systems by 2020.
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Consultants paid £1.1 million to help Britain dispose Harriers
Consultants were paid £1.1 million to help Britain sell its fleet of Harrier jets to the United States.
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BAE Systems in talks with Oman for Eurofighters
Oman has issued a request for proposals to BAE Systems for the Eurofighter. A British government spokesman said: “This represents an important step towards the contract.”
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First Iraqi F-16 pilot starts training Jan. 23
The first Iraqi F-16 fighter pilot will start his conversion course on Jan. 23 with the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson.
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Greek F-16D accident at Larissa Air Base
A Hellenic Air Force F-16D suffered some sort of undercarriage failure while landing at Larissa Air Base on Thursday morning.
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