Russia plans to roll out a new lightweight fighter to supplement the PAK-FA. The new jet will cost less to buy and easier to maintain.
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Russia to buy more than 210 military aircraft in 2014
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the military will acquire more than 210 new planes and helicopters next year.
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Norway’s parliament approves 6 more F-35s
Norway’s parliament has authorised the government to purchase another six F-35s from Lockheed Martin. This will bring the total order to 16 aircraft.
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Singapore defense officials view F-35B at Luke AFB
The U.S. Marine Corps flew a F-35B from MCAS Yuma to Luke Air Force Base on Dec. 10 for visiting Singaporean defense officials to take a close look at the aircraft.
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Javelin fired from CENTURION launcher to test anti-surface role
A Javelin anti-tank missile was fired from a CENTURION launcher at the Defence Training Estate on Salisbury Plain in England. The motive was to test the weapon’s suitability in the anti-surface role.
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