A partner to build the Kamov Ka-226T helicopter is needed in India and four companies are jostling to get the coveted contract for supplying 197 helicopters to the Indian military.
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All set for Sea Ceptor to be installed on board HMS Argyll
The Royal Navy has given the green light to install the Sea Ceptor anti-air missile system on Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll. With the approval, MBDA has begun delivering the first set of hardware to Devonport in August for installation aboard the ship.
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Pakistan confirmed Su-35 talks to Jane’s
A senior Pakistani government official has confirmed to IHS Jane’s that Islamabad is in talks with Moscow for an unspecific number of Su-35s.
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Ukrainian fighter pilot was told to steal Su-24M to Russia
Ukraine’s Security Service says a fighter pilot was recruited by Russian intelligence and he was instructed to fly a Su-24M to Russia.
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F-35A is now too expensive for Canada as US$ has strengthen by 25%
An academic has pointed out that the cost of buying 65 F-35As for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has become too expensive as the Canadian dollar has weaken by 25 percent since the Harper government announced back in 2010 to purchase the planes for $9 billion.
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