May 5, 2016
Following a Congressional mandate requiring the Pentagon to obtain estimates for potentially restarting the F-22 production line, there has been considerable media speculation as to whether such a restart might take place.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-air-power-needs-an-f-22-upgrade-1461884661
http://www.defensenews.com/videos/defense-news/2016/05/02/83743990/
The U.S. Air Force deployed two F-22s to Lithuania for the first time this past week. Lithuania joined NATO in 2004, and is among the easternmost members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
http://www.sldinfo.com/f-22-deploys-to-the-baltics/
http://www.stripes.com/news/europe/f-22-raptors-make-deterrence-support-visits-to-lithuania-romania-1.406742
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/israel-starts-weapons-testing-for-f-35-adir-424956/
India's Law Ministry has objected to the recent deal to buy 36 Rafale fighters for the Indian Air Force, citing loopholes in the contract's liability clause, and arbitration terms. Despite clear interest from India's Air Force, closing a deal for the French-built airplane has dragged out for over a year, while similar contracts with Egypt and Qatar have been quickly closed.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/law-ministry-has-made-observations-on-rafale-deal-parrikar/article8551510.ece
http://aviationweek.com/defense/india-s-rafale-deal-hits-another-snag
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