Pakistan Considering Russian, French Aircraft To Replace 190 Fighter Planes
"Discouraged" by the resistance it was facing in the U.S
India To Spend $187 Million To Double LCA Production
The Indian Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is working on a proposal to double the production of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) from the current eight to 16 per annum by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL). An expenditure of INR 1259 Crore (US $187 million) has been proposed for this purpose with 50 percent...
Russia Withdraws Fighter Jets From Syria
The Russian Armed Forces have started withdrawing its air group from Syria. “Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu ordered to redeploy main part of the Russian Armed Forces grouping which had been performing tasks on eliminating terrorists in Syria, starting from March 15, 2016,” the
Chinese Su-35 Fighter Deal Not Closed Yet, Ratification Pending
The Sukhoi Su-35 purchase agreement signed between China and Russia for 24 fighters for an undisclosed sum is yet to be ratified between the two countries. "We have signed, but it hasnt come into effect
Two UAE Pilots Killed In F-16 Crash
Two Emirati pilots have reportedly died in a crash on Monday after the fighter aircraft went down due to “technical issues” in Yemen, Saudi state television reported. The announcement comes after the state-run WAM news agency of the United Arab Emirates announced the “loss of F-16 fighter aircraft”, which was taking...
N. Korea May Conduct Nuclear Warhead, Ballistic Missile Tests Soon
North Korea said Tuesday it plans to conduct nuclear warhead and ballistic missile tests "soon", state media reported, in an escalation of threats against Seoul and Washington. "Kim Jong Un
Cubic Wins $76 Million Contract For Personnel Locator Systems
Cubic Corporation has won a $76.4 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime to supply key components for the AN/ARS-6 (V-12) Personnel Locator Systems (PLS)
Thales, AMST To Jointly Develop G-force Training Service For Fast-Jet Pilots
Thales and AMST have been awarded a contract from the UK MOD to improve pilot safety through new high G-force training service for fast-jet pilots. The service, being developed at RAF Cranwell, will improve pilot safety and offer a cost-effective training solution
HAL’s Light Combat Helicopter Passes Rocket Tests
Hindustan Aeronautics Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) has successfully fired Rockets (70 mm) from its prototype, TD-3 in weaponized configuration. “The initial rocket firing trials have been carried out at Jaisalmer, establishing satisfactory integration of hardware and software, structural integrity and safe separation of rocket ammunition
After India, Baloach UNHRC Representative Protests F-16 Sale To Islamabad
Baloch envoy to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the European Union has condemned the US move to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan even as Islamabad has sought 10 additional F-16s from Washington. Mehran Marri, Baloch representative to the UNHRC was quoted as saying by
Ukraine Supplies Another Batch Of Wheeled Armored Vehicles To Thai Army
Ukrainian Ukroboronprom has delivered another batch of BTR-3E1 wheeled armoured personnel carriers to the Royal Thai Army. The Kyiv armored plant carried out the transfer of armored personnel carriers BTR-3E1according to the intergovernmental contract between Ukraine and Thailand on Feb 22 this year, Ukrainian
Egyptian Parliament Approves $3.7 Billion French Loan For Defense Modernization
The Egyptian parliament has approved loan of $3.7 billion from France to fund its arms acquisition
Belgium to Purchase 300 Piorun MANPADS from Polish Firm, MESCO
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As War Clouds Recede, India Lifts Civilian Aircraft Ban on 32 Airports
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...
