53.4 percent of Swiss voters have rejected a $3.5 billion order for 22 Gripen E fighters.
Category: Industry
A400M in Mexico for evaluation
Airbus has flown a A400M to Mexico for flight evaluation. The aircraft arrived on May 15 and will stay until May 23.
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Radar interoperability issue on Thai and Pakistani F-16s
Lockheed Martin has been given a $7 million contract to fix a radar interoperability issue affecting F-16 aircraft produced for Pakistan and Thailand.
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Chinese radars on display at China International Defense Electronics Exhibition
The China International Defense Electronics Exhibition was held in Beijing from May 8-10. Chinese defense manufacturers took the opportunity to display various active and passive radar systems.
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Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp filing for IPO
Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp is planning to list on Taiwan Stock Exchange and the company’s initial public offering (IPO) proposal is being reviewed.
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