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First F-35B Fighter Jets Arrive in Japan

http://www.defensenews.com/articles/first-f-35b-fighter-jets-arrive-in-japan

The first Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have arrived in Japan, beginning the type’s first permanent overseas basing assignment with the US Marine Corps.

Israel Retains Interest in F-22EX Fighters

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/israel-requesting-f22ex-fighters-03257/

In April 2007, Flight International reported that Israel had approached the USA about acquiring F-22 stealth fighters, as concern mounted about new threats to the IAF's regional air superiority from proposed sales of advanced US weapons to the Gulf states,…

Saudi Arabia’s A330 MRTT Tankers

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/saudis-confirm-a330-mrtt-tanker-buy-04532/

In January 2008, EADS North America announced that The Royal Saudi Air Force will acquire 3 of EADS A330 Multi-role Tanker/Transports (MRTTs), equipped with both EADS centerline-mounted ARBS (advanced Air Refueling Boom System) for use with its F-15s et.

France’s Future SSNs: The Barracuda Class

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/frances-future-ssns-the-barracuda-class-02902/

SSN Barracuda cutaway In December 2006, France's Defense Ministry awarded a contract for nuclear-propelled fast attack submarines to state-owned warship builder DCN and nuclear energy group Areva-TA. The contract's total value could be as high as EUR…

Desert Leopards: Germany Selling Heavy Armor to the Saudis?

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Desert-Leopards-Germany-Selling-Heavy-Armor-to-the-Saudis-06993/

In mid-2011 reports surfaced that Saudi Arabia was preparing to buy around 200 German Leopard 2A7+ main battle tanks. Those reports stirred serious controversy in Germany, and indirectly confirmed the existence of a sales request. Saudi Arabia would…

Heat Vision: US Teen Series Fighters Getting IRST

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/f-18-super-hornets-to-get-irst-03429/

F/A-18F w. IRST F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Block IIs fighters are beginning to enter service with the US Navy and Australia, carrying significantly improved AN/APG-79 AESA radars and other electronic upgrades. Recent years have seen another spreading…

C-40 Clippers Hitting Their Stride, Despite Past Controversy

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/c40-clippers-hitting-their-stride-despite-past-controversy-01559/

The 737 based C-40 Clipper represents a substantial upgrade over the 1970s-era, DC-9 based C-9 Skytrains and 727-based C-22Bs that have performed its transport roles to date. The C-9s are still in service with the US Naval Reserve and USAF, but

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