South Africa’s National Conventional Arms Control Committee has launched an investigation into claims that a local company is helping Iran to buy weapons abroad.
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Irkut to build UAV for Vietnam
Izvestia daily reported on Thursday that Irkut will build a UAV for Vietnam to evaluate. While the evaluation if for civilian applications, Irkut’s official conceded that the UAV can be used for military purposes.
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NH90 Simulators for France
The NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has tasked Sogitec Industries to design and produce a full-flight simulator for French Army and Air Force NH90 helicopters.
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Wreckage of Norwegian C-130J found
Swedish rescue teams have located the wreckage of a missing Norwegian C-130J near the top of Sweden’s highest mountain on Friday.
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Northrop Grumman to supply APG-68 (V) 9 to Iraq, Oman and Thailand
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems has been awarded a FMS contract to supply APG-68 (V) 9 radars for the Royal Thai Air Force (6), the Republic of Iraq (22) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (15).
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