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Russia Completes Training of Chinese Pilots of Mi-171
November 11, 2019 @ 10:19 AMRostec announced it completed training of Chinese pilots of Mi-171 helicopters, on Monday. “Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant trained pilots (of Mi-171) from China,” Rostec said in a
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Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches Filipino Frigate in S.Korea
November 11, 2019 @ 08:56 AMHyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched the Philippine Navys second missile-capable frigate ceremony held at the shipyard, Ulsan, South Korea, on November 8. “The launching of the vessel, BRP Antonio Luna, completes the two-unit Frigate Acquisition Project of the Navy,” Navy Public Affairs Office chief Lt
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South Korea to Launch Guided Missile Frigate Today
November 11, 2019 @ 08:34 AMSouth Korea is set to launch “Seoul,” its new 2,800-ton guided missile frigate, featuring advanced sonar and power systems, today. The launch ceremony for the third frigate built under the countrys project FGG-II, will take place at Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in the south-eastern port city of Ulsan, Yonhap
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Indian Air Force to Buy 83 Tejas Jets by March 2020
November 11, 2019 @ 07:23 AMThe Indian Air Force (IAF) could seal the deal for 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas by the end of the current fiscal year. “The contract for 83 LCA Mark-1A will be signed this financial year,” a senior IAF official was quoted as saying by
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New Hardware to Fix Bug in $400,000 F-35 Pilot Helmets
November 11, 2019 @ 06:28 AMA solution to fix a bug in the
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Russia's UEC-Klimov Offers Engine Replacement for India's Mi, Kamov Helicopters
November 9, 2019 @ 08:39 AMRussia's UEC-Klimov has offered its new VK-2500 engine as a replacement for India's Mi and Kamov helicopters. The matter was reportedly discussed when Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh visited the UEC-Klimov plant on November 7
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UAE to Buy 10 Chinook Helicopters for $830M
November 9, 2019 @ 06:11 AMThe United States has approved the sale of ten CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related equipment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a contract valued at $830.3 million
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India’s HAL to Develop Prototype of Upgraded Su-30MKI Jet
November 8, 2019 @ 09:11 AMIndias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to develop the prototype of upgraded Su-30MKI fighter featuring advanced radars, weapons and more, with assistance from Russia. In what could be the countrys largest upgrade program with all of Indias 272 Sukhois set to be modernised, sources told
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Northrop Delivers 500th AESA Radar for F-35 fighter
November 8, 2019 @ 08:20 AMNorthrop Grumman has delivered its 500th AN/APG-81 active electronically scanned array (AESA) fire control radar for the F-35 Lightning II. The AN/APG-81 radar has long-range active and passive air-to-air and air-to-ground modes that support different missions
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Embraer-190 Jet’s Engine Catches Fire Moments Before Take-off from Russian Airport
November 8, 2019 @ 08:02 AMOne of the two engines of the
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Russia in Negotiations to Manufacture Minesweepers in India
November 8, 2019 @ 07:30 AMDuring Indian defense minister Rajnath Singhs recent visit to Moscow, New Delhi was offered Russian minesweepers, which would be built in India, in case the deal fructifies. The Indian navy is currently in urgent need of new generation minesweepers to replace 12 Pondicherry-class ships
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Bell-Boeing Bags Japan’s $68M Osprey Contract
November 8, 2019 @ 06:21 AMBell-Boeing is awarded a contract valued $68.2 million that involves testing, providing engineering and logistics support to Japans MV-22B Osprey aircraft and corresponding training device
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Bangladesh to Buy Fighter Jets, Apache Gunships & Missile Systems from US
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India's Tejas Mk2 in Final Trials
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Russia Seeks Customers for 6 Upgraded, Former Indian Air Force Su-30 Fighters
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China’s J-20 Fighter May Have Entered Mass Production with Increased Deployment
October 14, 2019
US, Europe Arms Embargo to Derail Several Turkish Procurement Programs
Several joint production and direct procurement programs could be halted if the US and Europe carry through with their threat...
Unconventional Military Hardware from Iran
Sanctions-hit Iran has found ingenious ways to develop military hardware
Artificial Intelligence to Drive Future Weapons Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly permeating the defence industry to aid and improve human decision-making
Are Days Numbered for Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet?
Upgrade of Russias Sukhoi Su-30SM fighters to equip them with armaments, radar, sensors and engines from the more powerful Su-35...
US Companies Threatened With Sanctions May be Denied Chinese Rare Earth Materials
US companies sanctioned by China for supplying weapons to Taiwan may be denied rare earth elements (REEs), which have critical...
Russian Su-57 Preparing to Compete with F-35 for Stealth Jet Market Share
While the US F-35 stealth aircraft has become one the fastest selling fighter jets in the world aircraft market, thanks...