One of the Stratfor emails released by Wikileaks said the Czech Republic wants the U.S. to give it a better deal on the F-16 or more significant role in the missile defense shield.
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Why Japan is seeking the KC-130R
Update: Apparently, the KC-130R was bought to replace the JMSDF’s fleet of aging YS-11M. The in-flight refueling capability will be removed.
In case you are wondering why Japan wants to buy the KC-130R, it may be because there is a requirement to provide aerial refueling for the JASDF UH-60Js.
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Alenia Aermacchi won’t support U.S. C-27Js sold to other countries
Alenia Aermacchi warned the U.S. Air Force that the C-27Js it intends to sell to other nations will not get any support from the company.
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Finmeccanica denies kickbacks on Indian AW101 contract
Finmeccanica said its AgustaWestland subsidiary is not involved in any wrongdoing in the sale of AW101 VVIP helicopters to India.
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Kuwait seeks 80 AIM-9X-2
Kuwait has requested to buy 80 AIM-9X-2 Block II missiles from the United States. Also included in the request are 26 CATM-9X-2 captive air training missiles.