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Embraer may slow down KC-390 program as Brazil not paying on time

Posted on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 by alert5

Embraer Chief Executive Officer Frederico Curado said his company may slow down the development of the KC-390 as the Brazilian government has been slow in making payments.

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Fourth Il-76MD-90A from Aviastar-SP delivered to Russian defense ministry

Posted on May 1, 2015April 30, 2015 by alert5

The fourth Il-76MD-90A produced by Aviastar-SP has been delivered to the Russian defense ministry.

Aviastar-SP

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Qatar buys 24 Rafales

Posted on April 30, 2015April 30, 2015 by alert5

The French president’s office said today that Qatar has placed an order for 24 Rafale fighters.

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Russia to resume production of Tu-160

Posted on April 30, 2015April 29, 2015 by alert5

During his tour of the Kazan Aviation Plant, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that production of the Tu-160 bomber will resume.

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Sweetman: Gripen’s PS-05/A Mark 4 can now see targets at 1.5 times the distance

Posted on April 29, 2015April 29, 2015 by alert5

Bill Sweetman has the lowdown on the new Mark 4 version of the PS-05/A mechanically scanned radar being offered to Gripen clients.

Graphic: Saab
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