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Apparently, another sticking point that has lead to protracted negotiations between France and India for 36 Rafale fighters is the latter’s insistence to deploy the jets at two bases.
By Konstantin von Wedelstaedt [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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KRET CEO Vladimir Mikheev said his company is working on a new radar and electro-optical targeting system for the Yak-130.
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Saab is offering two solutions to integrate the RBS 70 NG VSHORAD on vehicles. One solution places the weapon system and operator on the flatbed of a vehicle.
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Photos: Saab
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DARPA has posted a solicitation for the industry to participate in the phase one of its Gremlins program – the demonstration of safe and reliable aerial launch and recovery of multiple unmanned aircraft.
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Graphic: DARPA
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Raytheon says it is in talks with three potential operators for the Sentinel R1 airborne battlefield and ground surveillance aircraft.
Photo: Sgt Laura Bibby RAF/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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