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In U-Turn, Organizer Says Zhuhai Airshow to Go Ahead as Planned

In U-Turn, Organizer Says Zhuhai Airshow to Go Ahead as Planned

BEIJING — China’s International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, the country’s biggest airshow, will go ahead in November, the organizer said on Wednesday, backtracking on an earlier announcement the 2020 event had been canceled due to COVID-19.

“As of now, China’s 13th Zhuhai Airshow will st…

Canada Blocks $3 Bn China Contract over Espionage Risks: Report

Canada Blocks $3 Bn China Contract over Espionage Risks: Report

OTTAWA — Ottawa has for about two years prevented Pratt & Whitney from exporting aircraft engines to China in a large $ 3 billion transaction, due to risks of industrial espionage.

The Quebec company has so far been unable to obtain from the federal authorities the necessary permit to deliver t…

Dutch Army Begins Search for New GBAD System

Dutch Army Begins Search for New GBAD System

The Ministry of Defense will start this year with the Replacement of Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) project. It concerns the replacement of the current air defense missiles and launch facilities for the medium range (up to 50 kilometers).

The first new equipment of the Ground-Based Air Defense …

Rheinmetall Closes €2 Billion Sale of 218 Lynx IFVs to Hungary

Rheinmetall Closes €2 Billion Sale of 218 Lynx IFVs to Hungary

Hungary is the first NATO and EU member nation to order Rheinmetall’s newly developed Lynx infantry fighting vehicle. This important contract represents a major breakthrough in the global defence market for the Düsseldorf-based technology group’s innovative new combat vehicle.

The Hungarian Minis…

Ceremony Today Marks Rafale Induction into Indian Air Force

Ceremony Today Marks Rafale Induction into Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force will formally induct the Rafale aircraft on 10th September 2020 at Air Force Station, Ambala. The aircraft will be part of 17 Squadron, the “Golden Arrows”. The first five Indian Air Force Rafale aircraft arrived at Air Force Station, Ambala from France on 27th July 2020.
Germany, US Cut Military Troop Presence in Iraq

Germany, US Cut Military Troop Presence in Iraq

The United States said on Wednesday that it would reduce its troop presence in Iraq this month as President Donald Trump seeks to fulfill his campaign promise of “ridding the country of endless wars.”

The move comes as Trump has been under fire after The Atlantic magazine published an expose wher…

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