India and Japan have reached a broad agreement on a deal for ShinMaywa to supply at least 15 US-2 amphibious planes to India.
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Category: Navy
P-8A enters full rate production
The Pentagon has cleared the Boeing P-8A to enter full-rate production (FRP).
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RQ-21A begins IOT&E
The RQ-21A Blackjack has started its initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine in California.
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RN bought parts back from Ark Royal
The Royal Navy was forced to buy parts from its former carrier Ark Royal after they discover that they do not have those parts to replace sections damaged by fire on board HMS Illustrious.
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Mitsubishi Heavy in talks to become F-35 supplier to BAE System
Reuters say Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is in advanced talks to be a F-35 supplier to BAE System.
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