Lt. Gen. Andre Deschamps, chief of the Canadian Air Force, has responded to critics of Ottawa’s $9 billion purchase of 65 F-35 stealth fighters.
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F-35 test schedule faces reshuffle due to problems with F-35B
Stephen Trimble reports that the F-35 flight test schedule is facing another possible reshuffle as the STOVL struggles with reliability problems.
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India buys Harpoon Block IIs for its Jaguars
India last month successfully concluded a FMS deal to buy 24 Harpoon Block II missiles for its Jaguar fighters.
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South Africa boosted radar capabilities thru Gripen purchase
By buying the Gripen fighter, South Africa was able to develop a team of young radar professionals.
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Gripen seeks opportunities in Asia, Eastern Europe
Saab is hoping to sell its JAS-39 fighter to Asia and Eastern Europe to compensate its loss in Switzerland.
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