U.S. sets missile shipments to Thais, but not before other sales in region

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The US government has agreed to sell the advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to Thailand as part of its purchase of eight F/A-18 fighter aircraft. In line with US policy, delivery of the missiles will not be made until another country in the region acquires a weapon of similar capability. Many observers believe this proviso will not be much of a hindrance as other Southeast Asian countries are expected to acquire similar French- and Russian-made weapons by the time the Royal Thai Air Force takes delivery of its new F/A-18s.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Air-to-Air Missiles ex Antisatellite, Purchasing, Thailand, Thai foreign relations, Air to air missiles, AMRAAM (Missile)

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Philippines considers new role for U.S. planes at Clark; as Manila modernizes its Air Force, U.S. business interests have stake in F/A-18 sales

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Philippine military officials, in an effort to modernize their Air Force, are proposing to give some of the former Clark Air Base's aerospace-maintenance business to McDonnnell Douglas Corp and Boeing Co. The concession would serve as part payment for F/A-18 fighter-bombers the Philippine military may try to procure. The Philippine military has a budget of only $625 million to $1 billion to modernize its air force. The proposed maintenance arrangement at Clark could save the Philippine military a great amount of money.

Airports, flying fields, & services, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, Aircraft Service & Repair, Planning, Usage, Fixed base operators industry, Philippines. Air Force, Clark Air Base, Philippines

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U.S.-Japan fighter-plane project advances, but questions remain

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The US and Japan are expected to proceed with their fighter-aircraft project despite suspicions over Japan's real intention in taking part in the venture. Under the joint agreement, Japan will design an upgraded version of Lockheed Martin Corp.'s F-16 aircraft, while US contractors gain 40% share of the work. The Japan Self Defense Force plans to start trial operations of the fighter support experimental prototype in Sep. 1995. If the trials succeed, limited production of the aircraft will begin in 1996.

National Security, Defense Research & Development, Product development, Japan, Contracts, Japanese foreign relations, Aircraft industry, Aircraft, Defense programs, Lockheed Martin Corp., LMT, Military research, F-16 (Aircraft), Japan. Defense Agency

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