A leaked U.S. diplomatic cable said Jordan had offered to sell its F-16 from the PEACE FALCON 1 program to Iraq in exchange for better European F-16s.
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Dutch parliament to hold emergency debate on F-35
The Dutch parliament will hold an emergency debate on the F-35 at the request of the Green Left party.
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Galileo satellite navigation system was a “stupid idea”
The head of German satellite firm OHB Technology was alleged to have told U.S. diplomats that the Galileo satellite navigation system was a ‘stupid idea’ championed by the French for their military purpose.
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Australia’s intelligence said China could overestimate its military might
Assessments by Australia’s intelligence agencies in 2006 found that China could overestimate its military might and spark conflict.
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Gates offered co-production of PAC-3 to Turkey
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told his Turkish counterparts that selecting the PAC-3 for as its new long-range air defense systems will bring jobs to Turkey.
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