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Israel Opposes F-35 Sale to Qatar: Minister

Israel Opposes F-35 Sale to Qatar: Minister

JERUSALEM — Israel would oppose any U.S. sale of advanced F-35 warplanes to Qatar, Israel’s intelligence minister said on Sunday, citing a need to maintain Israeli military superiority in the region.

Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen made the comments in response to a Reuters report that Qatar – …

Japan Mulled Unmanned Fighters Under Ex-Defense Chief: Report

Japan Mulled Unmanned Fighters Under Ex-Defense Chief: Report

Japan had considered introducing unmanned fighter jets to succeed the Air Self-Defense Force’s aging F-2s, which are expected to start being retired within two decades, as part of efforts to reduce development costs, government officials said Saturday.

The proposal was made earlier this year by T…

Airbus Awarded Contract for NH90 ‘Special Forces’ Version

Airbus Awarded Contract for NH90 ‘Special Forces’ Version

The General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) has ordered the conversion of ten NH90 helicopters into “special forces” versions (NH 90 FS) on September 29, 2020 from NHI Industries, with major equipment suppliers Thales and Safran.

The “special forces” version of the NH90 aims to provide French sp…

Greek Aerospace Firm Imperils F-16 Upgrade Program

Greek Aerospace Firm Imperils F-16 Upgrade Program

upgrade aging F-16 jets, the Greek company due to take part could undercut the program because of management problems and a lack of staff.

The troubles at the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAB) are bad enough that it’s not ready to participate unless they are resolved fast, with likely delays in d…

Finland to Buy Locally-Manufactured Anti-Tank Weapon

Finland to Buy Locally-Manufactured Anti-Tank Weapon

Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command on 09 of October to sign a contract with Nammo Lapua Oy to procure light 66 KES 12 single-shot anti-tank weapons and training weapons.

The procurement is part of the national defence development programme, wh…


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