A Republic of Korea Navy P-3 maritime patrol plane arrived at Atsugi, Japan on Jul. 4 for bilateral training with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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Poland claims breakthrough in talks to buy Patriot
Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said Warsaw is close to placing an order for the Patriot air defense system with Raytheon, a deal worth more than $5 billion.
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Algeria will take delivery of all 14 Su-30s in 2017
Irkut has said in its annual report that it will complete the delivery of 14 Su-30MKA fighters ordered by Algeria next year.
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Italian Air Force to order M-345 HET this year
Defense News is reporting that the Italian Air Force will place an order for the M345 HET with Leonardo-Finmeccanica this year, once funds are approved.
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China’s version of the encounter between PLA Su-30s and JASDF F-15Js
The Chinese Ministry of Defence gave its version of the close encounter between two Su-30s and two JASDF F-15Js on Jun. 17.
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