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India’s Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) revealed that a contract was awarded to French engine manufacturer Snecma to help the former’s Gas Turbine and Research Establishment (GTRE) complete the develop of the Kaveri turobfan engine.
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For years, Hanoi had been negotiating with New Delhi for the training of its Su-30 pilots in India. It has now been disclosed that Vietnam is trying to find a way to finance the training.
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Swedish Coastal Artillery, a branch of the Swedish Navy, recently reactivated its RBS-15 coastal anti-ship missile system.
A press release from three U.S. lawmakers said the Pentagon will stop buying Mi-17 helicopters for Afghanistan and switch to the Sikorsky Black Hawk instead.
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has published a preliminary report on the low-level flight carried out by A-10s over Charlotte, North Carolina on Aug. 29. The agency said the operation was “careless and reckless.”
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