Jane’s reports that attempts to overhaul the Tu-160 strategic bomber have encountered difficulties.
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Karwar will be INS Vikramaditya’s home port
A senior Indian Navy official says aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya will be stationed at Karwar naval base.
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Egypt may be interested in buying the MiG-29M2
Ruslan Pukhov, a member of the Russian Defense Ministry’s advisory board, said Egypt is keen to buy the MiG-29M2.
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Raytheon and Lockheed Martin looking at ways to improve its Patriot bid to Turkey
Sources told Reuters that Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are considering ways to sweeten their offer of the Patriot to Turkey.
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Two VP-26 P-3s assisting in search and rescue efforts in Philippines
Two P-3s from VP-26, on rotation to Japan, have been deployed to Philippines where they will assist in search and rescue efforts.
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