France is about to finalize a new F3-R standard for the Rafale, a new laser targeting pod is one of the upgrades.
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Saab confident of winning Malaysia fighter contest
Saab says it remains confident of securing an order from Malaysia to replace the MiG-29.
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UAE buys Al Tariq glide bomb
The United Arab Emirates has ordered an undisclosed quantity of Al Tariq GPS-guided glide bombs.
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Next-generation USAF fighter will have laser weapon
The U.S. Air Force is interested in arming its next-generation fighter with a high-powered laser weapon, according to a RFI document.
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Bell CEO: disaster relief in the Philippines illustrated the capabilities of V-22
John Garrison, president and chief executive of Bell Helicopter, said the use of MV-22 to provide disaster relief in the Philippines illustrated the capabilities of the aircraft.
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