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Raytheon looking at giving the Tomahawk a supersonic boost

Posted on July 17, 2014 by alert5

Raytheon has come up with a few ideas to keep its Tomahawk cruise missile line warm with proposals to upgrade, re-certify existing missiles and give the weapon a supersonic capability.

[thumb]http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140716/SHOWSCOUT15/307160035/Raytheon-Targeting-Tomahawk-Future[/thumb]

Bahrain wants HAL to service its Hawk fleet

Posted on July 17, 2014 by alert5

Bahrain’s defense minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed told chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) that he wants the latter’s company to maintain Bahrain’s Hawk jet trainers.

[thumb]http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bahrain-asks-hal-to-maintain-its-hawk-fleet-114071600699_1.html[/thumb]

Czech government clears L-159 sale to Draken International

Posted on July 17, 2014 by alert5

The Czech government has signed a contract with Aero Vodochody that clears the sale of 14 L-159 jets to Draken International.

[thumb]http://radio.cz/en/section/business/czech-military-signs-long-awaited-deal-to-offload-surplus-combat-aircraft[/thumb]

Airbus offers partnership to win Polish helicopter contract

Posted on July 17, 2014 by alert5

Airbus Group is willing to offer Poland a stake in the conglomerate if the latter choose to buy its military helicopters.

[thumb]http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/16/us-airshow-britain-poland-idUSKBN0FL01C20140716[/thumb]

Egypt ordered eight more Airbus C295

Posted on July 17, 2014 by alert5

Egypt will be the biggest Airbus C295 transport operator when all 20 aircraft it ordered are delivered. The country placed an order for eight more aircraft on Jul. 16.

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