HMS Monmouth recently escort Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya safely through the English Channel.
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German AIM-9Ls sold to unidentified country
Diehl-Raytheon Missile Systeme GmbH will refurbish German AIM-9L missiles for an unidentified customer.
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Russia to sign contract for Il-112V next year
The Il-112V light transport plane will be revived and the Russian Defense Ministry and the United Aircraft Corporation will sign a contract for its development next year.
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$562 million contract to modify F-22
Lockheed Martin was given a contract worth up to $562 million to support and modify the F-22.
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Brazil may lease Gripen C/D while waiting for Gripen NG
A Saab official said Brazil is negotiating with Sweden to lease Gripen fighters while waiting for its new fighters to be delivered.
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