The Swedish government has announced plans to arm its Gripen fighters with long-range cruise missiles.
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BriteCloud decoy successfully tested
The BriteCloud expendable decoy from Selex ES was successfully tested from a non-Gripen aircraft, the company said.
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U.S. clears delivery of 10 AH-64s to Egypt
The Obama administration has cleared the delivery of 10 Boeing AH-64 attack helicopters to Egypt. However, delivery of other military hardware such as F-16s remains on hold.
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Altus, McConnell AFB will be first two bases for KC-46A
U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James has announced that Altus Air Force Base, has been selected as the KC-46A’s formal training unit, and McConnell Air Force Base, is the first active duty-led Pegasus main operating base.
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Finland’s Minister of Defence rejects call to buy Gripen
Finland’s Minister of Defence has rejected the proposal by the Speaker of the Parliament to buy Saab’s Gripen fighter.
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