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Swedish FMV confirms talk to sell 8 Gripen C/Ds to Botswana

Posted on May 16, 2016May 16, 2016 by alert5

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (Swedish: Försvarets materielverk, FMV) revealed on May 13 that it is in talks with the Botswana government to sell 8 Gripen C/D fighters to the African nation.

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India in talks with African countries over Light Combat Helicopter

Posted on May 16, 2016May 16, 2016 by alert5

According to India’s Economic Times, India is in talks with countries in African to sell the Light Combat Helicopter from HAL.

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Watch the Rafale fly in 360° 3D virtual reality

Posted on May 15, 2016May 15, 2016 by alert5

If you have a Oculus Rift, you may now experience flying alongside a Dassult Rafale fighter in 360° 3D virtual reality.

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Cracks found in French A400M, Airbus to swap out component

Posted on May 14, 2016May 14, 2016 by alert5

Germany’s parliament has been informed by the Ministry of Defense that Airbus intents to replace certain components in the A400M during regular maintenance and upgrades after cracks were discovered in a French aircraft.

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