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  Zambia To Boost AF Trainer, Lift Capabilities

  https://www.defensenews.com/training-sim/2015/01/27/zambia-to-boost-af-trainer-lift-capabilities/

  The Zambian Air Force will take delivery of an undisclosed number of trainer, transport and fighter aircraft and aerial defense systems this year as part of a major re-equipment program to improve operational and airlift capabilities.

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  India launches $8 billion program for light combat aircraft

  https://www.defensenews.com/air/2017/12/20/india-launches-8-billion-program-for-light-combat-aircraft/

  This is the largest Make in India defense program and the first effort to build fighters in the country without obtaining technology transfer from overseas, a Ministry of Defence official said.

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  Arrivederci, Finmeccanica: Italian Defense Giant Rebrands as Leonardo

  http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/policy-budget/industry/2016/03/16/finmeccanica-rebrands-leonardo/81868454/

  Finmeccanica, the Italian defense group, will change its name to Leonardo, the company said Wednesday, a move reflecting CEO Mauro Moretti’s radical restructuring of the company.

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  US, Spain Sign Deal On Permanent Base For Africa Force

  http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/international/europe/2015/06/17/us-spain-sign-deal-permanent-base-africa-force/28898457

  Washington and Madrid signed a deal Wednesday setting up a permanent force of 2,200 US Marines based in southern Spain who can be swiftly deployed to crises in Africa.

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  Australia makes its pick for drone fleet

  https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2018/11/16/australia-makes-its-pick-for-drone-fleet/

  The 12-16 air vehicles are expected to cost between one and two billion Australian dollars (U.S. $730 million to $1.45 billion).

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  India signs $950 million contract with Russia to buy two stealth frigates

  https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2018/10/30/india-signs-950-million-contract-with-russia-to-buy-two-stealth-frigates/

  India and Russia are using a rupee-rouble transaction for the procurement of naval vessels instead to avoid American sanctions on Russian defense companies.

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  US, Spain Sign Deal On Permanent Base For Africa Force

  http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/international/europe/2015/06/17/us-spain-sign-deal-permanent-base-africa-force/28898457/

  Washington and Madrid signed a deal Wednesday setting up a permanent force of 2,200 US Marines based in southern Spain who can be swiftly deployed to crises in Africa.

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  Two new littoral combat ships join the US fleet

  https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2018/08/24/two-new-littoral-combat-ships-join-the-us-fleet/

  Over the next few years, the Navy will start accepting littoral combat ships at a fever pitch as the fleet builds up to the programmed 32 hulls and beyond.

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  Japan launches first ship of new destroyer class

  https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2018/07/30/japan-launches-first-ship-of-new-destroyer-class/

  The Maya is the first of two 27DDG-class destroyers ordered by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

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  Algeria Orders 12 Su-34 'Fullback' Fighter-Bombers from Russia

  http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2016/01/05/algeria-orders-12-su-34-fullback-fighter-bombers-russia/78319912/

  The Algerian Air Force has ordered 12 Sukhoi (Su-34)

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