U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has given Lockheed Martin two extra years to resolve problems with the F-35 program.
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Philippines cancels PZL Swidnik contract for attack helicopters
Manila has decided to abandon a $73 million deal with PZL Swidnik for seven attack helicopters. A plan to buy combat utility helicopters for the Philippine Navy is put on hold as well.
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Il-38s disrupt Ex Keen Sword
The biennial Exercise Keen Sword in the Sea of Japan was disrupted when two Russian Il-38 May anti-submarine aircraft flew over the area.
Clinton accused Syria of supplying Scud-D to Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton accused Syria of supplying ballistic missiles, include Scud-Ds, to Hezbollah, according to newly released WikiLeaks documents.
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MiG-29K had hydraulic failure during landing in Goa
A MiG-29K had to apply emergency brakes while landing at INS Hansa base in Goa due to hydraulic failure.