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Indian Navy Retires Sea Harriers

https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2016/03/21/indian-navy-retires-sea-harriers/

The pilots of the Sea Harriers are now being trained to fly the Russian MiG 29K fighter aircraft.

Turkey awards multibillion-dollar contract for indigenous Altay tank

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2018/04/25/turkey-awards-multibillion-dollar-contract-for-indigenous-altay-tank/

A privately owned Turkish-Qatari armored vehicles manufacturer has been awarded a multibillion-dollar contract for the serial production of the Altay.

Saudi Typhoons Use Paveway IV Bombs on ISIS

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/show-daily/idex/2015/02/25/saudi-typhoons-use-paveway-bombs-on-isis/23982221/

Typhoon combat jets flown by the Royal Saudi Air Force have used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to strike Islamic State terrorists, marking the first time the weapon has been launched in anger from the Eurofighter-built aircraft, according to gulf…

Rheinmetall's Lynx Infantry Vehicle Targets Australian Market

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/show-daily/eurosatory/2016/06/14/rheinmetalls-lynx-infantry-vehicle-australia/85888070/

“As we launched it in Australian camouflage it’s a pretty good indication that we are targeting it as one of the key starting markets for the Lynx,” said Ben Hudson, the head of Rheinmetall’s vehicle systems division.

Turkey launches $500 million tank-upgrade contest

http://www.defensenews.com/articles/turkey-launches-500-million-tank-upgrade-contest

The Turkish government has officially launched a competition for the upgrade of a batch of 200 German- and US-made battle tanks in the army’s inventory.

Turkey invites 3 bidders to Altay tank contest

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2017/07/18/turkey-invites-3-bidders-to-altay-tank-contest/

This decision effectively means the three companies will be invited to bid on the program, estimated to reach beyond $10 billion.

F-35 Soars Over Italy, First Time Outside the US

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2015/09/08/f-35-soars-over-italy-first-time-outside-us/71866044/

The first F-35 flight outside the US took place on Monday at Italy’s Cameri Air Base, where Italy’s Joint Strike Fighters are being assembled.

General Electric beats Rolls-Royce to power Turkey’s indigenous fighter jet

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2018/10/31/general-electric-beats-rolls-royce-to-power-turkeys-indigenous-fighter-jet/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DFN%20DNR%2010.31.18&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Daily%20News%20Roundup

Under the deal, the first prototype of the TF-X and an unknown number of initial batches would be powered by the F110 engine.

Iran unveils domestically produced tank, production line

http://www.defensenews.com/articles/iran-unveils-domestically-produced-tank-production-line

Iran's semi-official Fars news agency is reporting that the country has unveiled a domestically manufactured tank and has launched a mass-production line.

Poland acquires Black Hawks after canceled helo deal

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/01/25/poland-acquires-black-hawks-after-canceled-helo-deal/

The aircraft will be produced by the Lockheed-Sikorsky group's Polish subsidiary PZL Mielec, with deliveries scheduled to be completed by the end of 2019.

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