India Likely to Purchase 21 Russian MiG 29 Fighters for $847M
The Indian Air Force is in talks with Russia for an urgent procurement of 21 MiG 29 fighter aircraft in a contract valued at INR 6,000 Crore ($847 million). The jets are required to be delivered at a short notice as India has been facing acute shortage of combat aircraft
CAG Report Suggests New Rafale Aircraft Deal Is 2.8% Cheaper
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on capital acquisitions by the Indian Air Force (IAF) said the Rafale aircraft deal signed by the Centre in 2016 was 2.8 percent cheaper than the deal negotiated by the previous government
Hungary to Auction Remaining MiG-29 Fighter Fleet
The Hungarian government has put its last batch of 19 MiG-29 fighter jets up for sale. The single lot includes 19 fighters MiG-29, partially dismantled, or designated as unsuitable, 20 engines and about 300 other items, including weapons for aircraft
Raytheon Wins $88.4M US Navy Contract For F/A-18/EA-18G Sensor Systems Upgrade...
The US Navy has awarded a $88.4 million worth contract for the modification and upgrade of the sensor system software and hardware for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growler aircraft, the Department of defense announced Monday
Lockheed Martin Wins $212M Japanese DDG AEGIS Weapon System Contract
The US Navy has awarded about $212 million worth contract to Lockheed Martin for additional work on the development and integration of the Aegis Baseline J7 systems for Japan Maritime Self Defense Force destroyers. “Lockheed Martin Corp
Australia, France Sign $50 Billion Attack-class Submarines Agreement
Australia today signed a ‘Strategic Partnering Agreement with the French contractor Naval Group for Attack-class submarines, the Australian defense ministry announced Monday. The $50 billion Attack class program will see 12 regionally superior submarines designed and built in Australia for the Navy
Russia’s ‘Poseidon’ Unmanned Underwater Vehicle To Undergo Factory Trials Soon
Russia will reportedly commence at-sea factory trials of a nuclear-capable underwater vehicle (UUV), dubbed ‘Poseidon, in summer 2019, TASS reports Sunday. "The successful tests of Poseidons nuclear-powered energy unit opened the way to conducting at-sea factory tests of the vehicle
South Korea, Spain to Start Aircraft Swapping Negotiations later this Month
South Korea and Spain are expected to start negotiations on a proposed deal to swap Spanish A-400M military transport planes with Korean T-50 and KT-1 trainer jets as early as this month. The deal, if realized, would mark South Korea's first export of aircraft to Europe
Boeing Delivers First 4 of 15 Chinook Helicopters to India Ahead of
The first four of 15 Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the Indian Air Force arrived in India ahead of their scheduled arrival in March. They will be assembled in Gujarat before being ferried to Chandigarh, where they will be formally inducted into the IAF later this year
India’s Lohia Group Enters Defense Sector, Acquires Israeli Aerostructures Manufacturer
Indias Lohia Group has marked its entry into the aerospace and defense sector with the acquisition of Israel-based aerostructure manufacturer, Light & Strong Limited. Lohia group specializes in aerospace and military carbon fibre and glass fibre composite components production
Delivery Of Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems To Begin In 2019: Turkish
A Turkish official has confirmed that the delivery of the Russian-made S-400 air defense systems is expected to begin this year, Russias news agency TASS reported Friday
Iran Unveils New Underground Missile Production Plant
Amid growing international community sanctions, Iran this week unveiled an underground missile plant for the mass production of precision missiles, state media reported Thursday. “Unveiling this missile production city deep underground is an answer to the idle talk made by the Westerners, who assume they can restrict us and dissuade us from (pursuing) our long-term goals by means of threats and sanctions,” Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps chief commander, said during the unveiling ceremony on Thursday
Qatar Lashes Out at Netanyahu for Attempting to Justify Doha Bombings
U.S. Army Tests Altius 600 Drone against Mock-up of Russian 2S19 Msta-S...
Thomas Global Delivers Abrams Training Simulators to Australian Army
Netherlands to Build Own Satellites for Intelligence Gathering
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...