Aviation News
The last four Saab Gripen fighters for South Africa are now on board a cargo ship on its way to Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town.
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During a briefing by Boeing, the company said Libya is keen to acquire second-hand U.S. Army CH-47E helicopters.
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China has increased the number of missiles aimed at Taiwan from 1,400 to 1,600. The new DF-16 missile is field against Taiwan for the first time.
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Deliveries of up to 300 AIM-120 missiles by Raytheon for the Finnish Air Force has been suspended after the missiles failed in cold weather tests.
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Thailand has placed an order for four EC725 helicopters and these will be used for search-and-rescue duties by the Royal Thai Air Force.
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