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Bahrain is in talks with BAE Systems for a batch of Eurofighters. A BAE Systems spokeswoman said the talks are between Bahrain and the British government.
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A Super Hornet fitted with conformal fuel tanks has made its first flight on Aug. 5.
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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ X-56A Multi-Utility Technology Testbed (MUTT) has made its first flight on Jul. 26 at Edwards AFB.
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Israel’s Rafael has proposed to arm Philippine’s Hamilton class cutters with its missile system.
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Two ex-Iraqi Mirage F1s that were flown to Iran during the first Gulf war have been refurbished by the Iranians.
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