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.

Saudi Arabia - Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
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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.

FAB EMB-314 Super Tucano
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