China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning has returned to Dalian for interim maintenance on Apr. 17.
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Category: Industry
Modernization of MiG-31 continues
Aviadvigatel aero-engine design house told AIN that a road map to modernize the MiG-31 exists and the aircraft is still needed to protect Russia’s northern territories.
Sweden plans to arm Gripen with long-range cruise missile
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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