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Chile accepts first C-295 for anti-submarine role

15:40 GMT 04 April 2011

The Chilean navy has taken delivery of its first C-295 anti-submarine warfare aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus Military ...

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11 July
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12 March
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29 February
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23 July
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01 June
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10 May
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16 March
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