A two-seat Jaguar IB fighter trainer of the Indian Air Force crashed southeast of Allahabad on Jun. 16. Both pilots on board ejected safely.
Putin: Russia to add more than 40 ICBMs this year
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an arms fair west of Moscow on Jun. 16 that Russia intends to add more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) this year.
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Second tranche of Eurofighters for Saudi Arabia may be delayed
Stephen Phipson, the head of Britain’s Defence & Security Organisation, told reporters at a briefing during the Paris Air Show that a second tranche of Eurofighters for Saudi Arabia could be delayed due to the recent death of the Royal Saudi Air Force commander.
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Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Bombardier join forces for JSTARS Recap Program
Lockheed Martin will lead a team with Raytheon and Bombardier to offer their solution for the U.S. Air Force’s JSTARS Recapitalization program.
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Mali signs contract for six A-29s
At the Paris Airshow, Mali signed a contract for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprops with Embraer on Jun. 15.
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