Aerospatiale of France has signed a preliminary agreement with Turkey for co-production of Eryx anti-tank missiles. The deal, revealed by the Turkish defence ministry, is worth around Fr2.6 billion ($420 million) and the ten year production run will be carried out locally by an Aerospatiale-led consortium which includes two Turkish companies. The contract follows last year's accord with Turkey for the supply of 30 Eurocopter Cougar helicopters.
Source: Flight International
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
