ET Defence Bulletin: India may assist UAE in air defence system

Meanwhile, submarine and fighter jet deals of Australia and India have given a boost to French arms sales to record 20 billion euros in 2016.

NEW DELHI: Below is a list of the top defence stories of today.

India
1) India may assist the United Arab Emirates in developing its air defence system and repairing defence equipment.



2) LeT commander and 26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi’s nephew Abu Musaib killed in north Kashmir.

3) 'Objective reading' of demand to designate Masood Azhar as terrorist ensures support: US Ambassador to India Richard Verma.

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Regional
4) China has a new navy chief.



International
5) Australia, India submarine and fighter jet deals boost French arms sales to record 20 billion euros in 2016.

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6) The US Department of Defence and Lockheed Martin are close to deal for a contract worth almost $9 billion as negotiations are poised to bring the price per F-35 below $100 million.

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7) US-led forces dropped 32,000 bombs in 2016: US Air Force Central Command.

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