Europe 1 radio reported Dassault is close to selling 24 Rafales to Qatar. However, a spokesman for the company refused to comment on the report.
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Turkey may scrap current air defense missile contest and launch new program
Defense News reports that Turkey might abandon its troubled long-range air and missile defense program (T-LORAMIDS) and kick start the more advanced T-LORAMIDS+.
BrahMos scientist says CX-1 has different propulsion system
Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, who help develop the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, says China’s CX-1 uses a different propulsion system.
Former Tejas chief test pilot murdered
The former chief test pilot of the Tejas fighter was found murdered in his home on Nov. 24.
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Seoul to delay decision on aerial tanker
South Korea is unlikely to choose a new aerial refueling tanker this year. The delay is due to bidders’ failure to meet offset requirements.
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