A total of 66 F-35s have been delivered to customers in 2017, Lockheed Martin announced on Dec. 18. The last aircraft was handed over on Dec. 15.
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Germany officially starts process to buy new heavy-lift helicopters
The top ranking officer of the German Armed Forces, Gen. Volker Wieker, has kick started the process to buy a new heavy-lift helicopter for the country, Reuters report.
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Russia is working on VTOL fighter to replace MiG-29, Su-33
Russia’s Deputy Minister of Defense Yuri Borisov was quoted by Zvezda last month that Russia is working on a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that will replace the MiG-29 and Su-33.
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U.S. to supply Lebanon with 6 MD 530Gs, 6 Scan Eagles
Washington will provide Lebanon with six MD 530G attack helicopters and six Scan Eagles under the Pentagon’s “Building Partner Capacity” program.
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Trump administration says Iran exporting ballistic missiles and drones to Yemen
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told reporters at a press conference on Dec. 14 that Iran has been arming the Houthi militia in Yemen with ballistic missiles and other advanced weapons, in violation of United Nations resolutions.
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