Boeing has been awarded a $11.4 billion FMS contract to supply 84 new F-15SA fighters to Saudi Arabia.
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Italian Air Force HH-139As enter service
Ten Italian Air Force HH-139A helicopters have entered service. These helicopters will supplement aging HH-212 and HH-3F helicopters in search and rescue operations across Italy.
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Varyag to enter service this year
PLA Navy’s deputy chief Xu Hong Meng told reporters during the annual session of China’s parliament that Varyag is expected to enter service this year.
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Israel requested bunker-busters, refueling planes; Washington says no agreement reached
Israel had asked Washington to supply bunker-busters and refueling planes during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week.
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Taiwan searching for missing UAV
Tawian’s Army is searching for a UAV that went missing early Wednesday while on a routine training mission over the seas off eastern Taiwan.
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