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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Israeli FM: T-50 selection still possible
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman told reporters in Seoul that although the air force has selected the M346. There is still a possibility of of switching to the T-50.
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Probe into South African arms deal to Iran
South Africa’s National Conventional Arms Control Committee has launched an investigation into claims that a local company is helping Iran to buy weapons abroad.
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Northrop Grumman to supply APG-68 (V) 9 to Iraq, Oman and Thailand
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems has been awarded a FMS contract to supply APG-68 (V) 9 radars for the Royal Thai Air Force (6), the Republic of Iraq (22) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (15).
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