The first flight test of a Jordanian CN235 that was converted into a gunship by ATK has been carried out.
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Category: Industry
Philippines purchase of KAI FA-50 hits roadblock
Negotiations between Philippines and South Korea over the sale of 12 FA-50 jets have stalled over down payment and spare parts delivery schedule.
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German auditors scrutinize NH90 deal
Germany’s federal auditors have turn their attention into a deal to buy NH90 helicopters after discovering that only three percent savings were obtained after reducing the buy from 202 to 157 helicopters.
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Japan could replace E-2C with 737 AEW&C
Japan intents to start the process of replacing the E-2C in fiscal 2015 with a new airborne early warning aircraft.
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Eurofighter test flights with Storm Shadow missile started
Alenia Aermacchi has started a major series of flight tests to integrate the MBDA Storm Shadow missile onto the Eurofighter.
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