South African arms manufacturer Denel has paired up with Hong Kong-based VR Laser to set up an arms factory in the former British colony.
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RMAF in talks to set up museum in Malacca
Royal Malaysian Air Force chief Gen. Roslan Saad said his service is in talks with the local government in the state of Malacca to set up a Air Force museum in Klebang.
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Belgium expect to issue RFP to replace F-16A/B fleet during summer
Flight Global says Belgium will issue a request for proposals (RFP) this summer for a replacement of its F-16A/B fleet. The new fighter will have to be in service by 2025.
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Lockheed Martin to perform mid-life upgrade of Hellenic Navy P-3B
The U.S. Navy has given Lockheed Martin a $141 million contract to perform a mid-life upgrade of Greece’s P-3B fleet.
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Boeing close to decision whether to self-fund Super Hornet production line
Reuters reports that Boeing is close to making a decision on whether it wants to purchase materials for assembling more Super Hornets while waiting for more orders to be finalized.
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Dan Gillian, who runs the Super Hornet program at Boeing, believes the company will “be building F/A-18s into the 2020s” based on the demand signals received.
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