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UAE orders RAM Block 2

Posted on February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 by alert5

The UAE has ordered an undisclosed number of RAM Block 2 close-in weapon system for its Baynunah-class corvettes.

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Russia to develop 5th generation fighter with UAE

Posted on February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 by alert5

Rostec has revealed that it is in discussions with the UAE on developing a fifth-generation fighter and an initial agreement has been signed.

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Pakistan said to have offered “buy 1 JF-17, 1 free F-7” to Sri Lanka

Posted on February 20, 2017 by alert5

According to ANI News Service, Pakistan is trying hard to get Sri Lanka to buy its JF-17 fighter. Islamabad is said to have offered to give Sri Lanka a F-7 fighter for free in return for each JF-17 it purchase.

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