Dassault has launched legal action in South Korea in an attempt to force the defence ministry to halt the second phase of its F-X fighter competition. The French manufacturer claims the evaluation is biased in favour of the Boeing F-15K, against which it is competing with the Rafale. The Eurofighter Typhoon and Sukhoi Su-35 have already been eliminated. The defence ministry rejects Dassault's allegations. The winner of the contest is due to be announced this month.
Source: Flight International
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a SKr466 million ($42 million) contract to support further development of the nation’s Gripen C/D fighter fleet.
Madrid has signed a project Halcon II contract covering the production of a further batch of 25 Eurofighter combat aircraft.
The German air force’s three Airbus A350 VIP transports are to be protected by Elbit Systems-supplied directed infrared countermeasures equipment.
