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Jun- 2018 -27 June
Trump could block F-35 fighter transfer if Turkey acquires Russia’s S-400 system
The United States could block the transfer of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey if Ankara buys Russia's S-400 air defense system, a senior official said
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27 June
JAGM, Lockheed’s Hellfire missile replacement, cleared for production
The Joint Air-to-Ground Missile system achieved milestone C, enabling it to enter low-rate initial production, Lockheed Martin said
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23 June
Lockheed awarded $1.1 billion contract for 16 F-16 Viper fighter jets for Bahrain
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.1 billion contract to produce 16 F-16 Viper Block 70 fighter aircraft for Bahrain
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21 June
Turkey receives F-35s from Lockheed, despite US Senate ban
Lockheed Martin held a roll-out ceremony for the delivery of two F-35s to Turkey despite a ban on the export of the stealthy joint strike fighter to America's NATO ally
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18 June
Syrian army position bombed south of Al Bukamal
A Syrian military position in a village southeast of the city of Bukamal was bombed overnight, leaving casualties, state news agency SANA reported
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15 June
US airstrike targets Pakistani Taliban leader in Afghanistan
The US military said it carried out a strike targeting a senior militant leader in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province, where Pakistani Taliban leader Maulana Fazlullah is believed to be hiding
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14 June
US hands over 4 more A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Lebanon
Four A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft were formally handed over to Lebanon by the United States at Hamat air base on June 12, two months ahead of schedule
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12 June
US approves $930 million sale to India in support of Apache helicopter purchase
The U.S. State Department approved the sale of equipment including Hellfire and Stinger missiles, supporting a proposed direct commercial sale of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters
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11 June
UN pulls staff from Yemen’s Hodeidah ahead of expected imminent assault
The UN has begun evacuating staff from Hodeidah ahead of an expected assault by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as the Yemeni army advances
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11 June
Dynetics awarded up to $470 million to produce small glide bombs for US special operations
Dynetics has been awarded up to $470 million to produce GBU-69B Small Glide Munitions for U.S. Special Operations Command
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