Sources say the Pentagon is likely to drop the Combat Avionics Programmed Extension Suite (CAPES) entirely and opt for a simpler and cheaper service-life extension program (SLEP) for its F-16 fleet.
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India looks set to buy US-2 from Japan
India and Japan have reached a broad agreement on a deal for ShinMaywa to supply at least 15 US-2 amphibious planes to India.
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Bangladesh ordered 24 Yak-130s
News media in Russia say Bangladesh has placed an order for 24 Yak-130 advanced jet trainers in the last quarter of 2013.
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Mitsubishi Heavy in talks to become F-35 supplier to BAE System
Reuters say Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is in advanced talks to be a F-35 supplier to BAE System.
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Czech offered better lease terms for Gripens, jets to be upgraded
Sweden has offered Czech a better offer for the lease of 12 Gripens from October 2015 to October 2027.
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