Leonardo says it has signed a contract with Indonesian company PT Len Industri (Persero) to provide a RAT 31 DL/M radar system to the Indonesian Air Force.
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Japan to launch optical spy satellite into space on Jan. 27
Japan will launch its eighth Intelligence Gathering System (IGS) reconnaissance satellite into space on Jan. 27.
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Mexican Air Force MD530F hard-landing
The Mexican Air Force lost a MD530F helicopter when one suffered a hard-landing incident on Jan. 19.
Photo: La Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional
Crowsnest ASaC in trouble
The News reports that Lockheed Martin has run into trouble developing the Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) platform for the Royal Navy.
Graphic: Lockheed Martin
Prabowo refuses to comment whether Indonesia will buy 48 Rafales
Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto had a meeting with House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I to discuss the recent events at Natuna. He was asked by reporters on the potential purchase of 48 Rafale fighters from France after the meeting. Prabowo only said he will work closely with Finance Minister Sri Mulyani to strengthen the country’s defense.
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