Saab will find out if Switzerland is still committed to the Gripen when the Swiss hold a national referendum on May 18.
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Photo of J-20 #2011
Notable differences in the new jet are: F-35 style EOTS below the nose, modified air intakes and ventral fins.
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France orders five Sperwer tactical drones
French defense procurement agency DGA has ordered five additional Sperwer tactical drones at the end of December 2013.
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TALON successfully fired from LAU-68 launcher
L-3 and Raytheon have integrated the Raytheon TALON laser-guided rocket with L-3’s Advanced Remote Weapon Station using an LAU-68 launcher.
Raytheon photo
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India asks Airbus to extend validity of aerial tanker bid
Airbus has agreed to a request from India to extend the validity of its offer to supply six MRTT tankers to the Indian Air Force.
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