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The MoD reduced the number of Nimrods it planned to receive to 11
19 March 2010
Threats drive new vehicle plans for Israel's Engineering Corps
Israel is planning to establish a fourth combat engineering battalion and expand its explosive ordnance disposal capabilities
18 March 2010
Australia faces defence challenge from US budget constraints
Fiscal pressures on the US will impact on Australia's procurement costs and increase geopolitical risks in the Asia-Pacific region
18 March 2010
International troops in Afghanistan get ready to hand over authority to local forces
Afghan National Army presence will gradually draw down too
15 March 2010
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US seeks fixed-price F-35 deal in bid to control costs
The US government is planning to negotiate a fixed-price contract with Lockheed Martin for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
17 March 2010
Turkey moves ahead with LPD acquisition plan
Seven local shipyards have been asked to submit proposals for Turkey's largest indigenously built warship, but selection of a proven off-the-shelf design could require partnership with industry in Europe or East Asia
17 March 2010
US officials question production readiness of E-IBCT
The technological maturity of equipment for the US Army's Early Infantry Brigade Combat Team modernisation programme is being questioned
16 March 2010
Nimrod MRA.4 maritime aircraft ready for crew training
The MRA.4 will replace the incumbent MR.2 and fulfil a number of roles, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, maritime reconnaissance, land attack, intelligence collection and search and rescue
15 March 2010
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- BAE Systems makes new Nimrod bid
Boeing wins deal to convert F-16s into aerial targets
The agreement calls for Boeing to convert the F-16s into QF-16s
12 March 2010
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