Two contracts cover sale of 71 more of the new radar-evading warplane.

Lockheed's F-35A back in contention; Eurofighter says will bid again.

Says industry needs $4.4 trillion of jetliners/freighters over 20 years.

Ship seized by authorities also contained five military vehicles that resemble missile control centers.

Aims to regain leadership of the $100 billion annual jet market after arch-rival Boeing grabbed top spot in both orders and deliveries last year.

Maiden flight sets the stage for intensifying competition with U.S. rival Boeing.

Move comes amid international criticism of earlier Russian weapons deals with Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime.

Cyberattacks targeted U.S. aircraft and missile defense programs.

Airbus could steal the Paris air show with a flypast of its newest passenger jet, the A350, as confidence grows over a maiden flight some four weeks away.

Parochial interests of lawmakers who want local naval bases and military installations left open clash with broader national directive to pull back.