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SAAF might have to retire the Gripen or Hawk due to a lack of funds

Posted on March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 by alert5

The South African Air Force will have to choose between retiring the Gripen or Hawk jet aircraft this year due to a lack of funds to operate both types simultaneously, a military analyst said.

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North Korea is building a credible solid-fuel rocket motor

Posted on March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 by alert5

A detailed analysis by John Schilling at 38 North suggests North Korea is on the path towards getting a solid-fuel replacement for the upper stage of the Nodong medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).

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Rosoboronexport says Middle East countries interested in Su-34

Posted on March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 by alert5

An official from Rosoboronexport says the combat debut of the Su-34 in Syria has garner interest from a few Middle East countries.

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Russia has given India a draft agreement for the sale of S-400 air defense system

Posted on March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 by alert5

Speaking at Defexpo India 2016 exhibition, a deputy director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) told reporters that Russia is waiting for a response from India over the sale of the S-400 air defense system.

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