Op-ed: Spanish Air Force lacks credible ELINT platform after 707’s retirement

Writing for El Pais, Miguel González argued that the Spanish Air Force now lacks a credible Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) capability after the retirement of its Boeing 707.

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Saab offers GaN AESA radar technology to India as part of its Gripen package

Swedish defense company Saab continues to sweeten its offer to sell its Gripen fighter to India. A company official told visiting Indian journalists that it will share its Advanced Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar with Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to India if the Gripen is selected.

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Kawasaki sees potential in snatching away some P-8A business with its P-1

A company official from Kawasaki Heavy Industries told Flight Global that the Japanese company is talking to some prospective clients who are interested in replacing their Lockheed P-3 with the P-1.

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