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KAI KT-1 breaks into African market, Senegal orders four

Posted on July 21, 2016 by alert5

The Senegalese Air Force has order four KT-1 basic trainer from KAI. This is the first time the South Korean aerospace company has managed to sell its military aircraft in Africa.

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Who ordered MiGs?

Posted on July 21, 2016July 21, 2016 by alert5

Moscow Times has also picked up the story of 46 turbofans being ordered for MiG-35s. The news outlet speculates that Egypt is the leading candidate as the export customer.

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Mi-28NM revealed

Posted on July 20, 2016July 20, 2016 by alert5

The latest variant of the Mi-28 attack helicopter – the Mi-28NM – has been spotted at the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant.

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Boeing, Lockheed Martin confirmed their interest in F-3 program

Posted on July 20, 2016July 20, 2016 by alert5

Speaking to Jane’s, representatives from Boeing and Lockheed Martin have indicated their interest in Japanese Ministry of Defense’s new fighter program to replace the Mitsubishi F-2.

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