Austria: Speculation about fighter purchase
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It is speculated that the terrorist attacks on the US may affect the tender for 24 to 30 interceptor fighters by the Austrian defence ministry. It is suggested that Austria might opt for Lockheed Martin's F-16 planes out of solidarity to the US. Until now the Gripen of Saab-British Aerospace had been seen as the favourite for the Sch 20bn to 25bn purchase. Lockheed Martin is said to have promised to provide used F-16 planes for the period from 2003 when the existing Draken fleet is gradually taken out of use.
Publication Name: Presse
Subject: Business, international
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Year: 2001
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AUSTRIA: COURT INVESTIGATES MIG-29 SPARE PARTS
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The district court in Korneuburg is investigating the case of spare parts for MIG-29 aircraft that were confiscated by the customs earlier in February 2001 in Berg. A Russian lorry was carrying electronic (controls and aiming devices) and hydraulic parts for the Russian fighter aircraft from Slovakia via Austria and Germany to Moscow. The parts were to be overhauled by the manufacturer, RSK MIG. The transport that was commissioned from Slovakia violates against Austrian armaments laws.
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AUSTRIA: NEW NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT FOR ARMY
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New night vision equipment and heat image cameras will be bought for Sch 100mn for the Austrian defence force for use at the country's borders. Currently no more than 4 km of the 470 km of borders controlled by the Bundesheer is controlled electronically.
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