Amidst Reports of Crash, Russia Denies Mi-24 Helicopter Shot Down in Syria
The Russian ministry of defense has denied reports of its military aircraft being shot at by Syrian opposition forces or IS militants. It has however confirmed that one of its Mi-24 aircraft crashed in Syria killing both the pilots aboard
HAL on the Verge of Completing Major Helicopter-Aircraft Programs
Barring the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, all major helicopter and aircraft manufacturing programs by Indias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) are on the verge of completion. HAL has so far manufactured 153 Su-30MKI fighter jets of 182 ordered at the rate of 12 aircraft per year for INR 59420 crores (US
India Allocates $217 Million to Double Yearly Production of LCA Fighter Jets
The Government of India has approved investment of $217.7 million to fast track the production of its domestically manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) 'Tejas' from existing eight aircraft to 16 per annum
Indian MoD Issues $1.5 Billion Tender to Acquire 61 Close-in Weapon Systems
Indian defense ministry has issued more than $1.5 billion tender for acquiring 61 Close in Weapon Systems (CIWS) from domestic manufacturers under the Make in India program
Indian Navy Carrier Based MiG-29K Aircraft Crashes in Goa
An Indian Navys Mig-29K fighter jet has crashed at Goa airport after it skidded off the runway today. “A Mig29K aircraft with under-trainee pilot goes off runway while taking off at Goa airport
India’s Purchase of Laser Guided Munitions from Russia for Su-30MKI
The Indian Defense Ministry has approved procurement of 240 Precision Guided Munitions at a cost of INR 1254 crores (US$ 197 million) from Russian Rosonboron Exports. According to Rosoboronexport, the KAB-1500LG-F-E guided bomb with a laser gyro-stabilized seeker and a HE warhead refers to the precision-guided weapons and is designed to engage stationary ground and surface targets such as rail and highway bridges, military industrial facilities, ships and transport vessels, ammunition depots and railway junctions
India Officially Cancels $500M Deal to Buy Spike Anti-tank Missile from Israeli...
The Indian defense ministry has officially cancelled a $500 million deal to buy Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israeli Rafael. “Rafael has received an official statement from the Indian Ministry of Defense on the cancellation of the Spike missile deal,” read a statement from the company, adding that it had been canceled before the signing of the contract and despite the company fulfilling all of the necessary requirements,
Boeing Awarded $17.5 Million KC-135 Engineering Services Contract
Boeing has been awarded an estimated $17.5 million contract option for C/KC-135 engineering sustainment support
Boeing Wins $193 Million Contract for Production of Small Diameter Bombs
Boeing has been awarded a $193.6 million modification contract for Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) Increment 1 Lots 12-14 production
Bulgarian Watchdog Rejects Ukrimash’s Appeal to Stop Fighter Jet Overhaul Deal with...
Bulgarian Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC), an anti-monopoly watchdog has rejected Ukrainian arms firm Ukrinmashs appeal to stop $50.2 million worth fighter jet overhaul deal with Russian MiG
Leonardo to Supply Two Single Engine Helicopters to Latvian State Border Guard
Leonardo has signed a contract for two AW119Kx single engine helicopters plus option for an additional unit for State Border Guard of Latvia The contract also includes customised configuration and aircrew/maintenance technician training services. The aircraft will be delivered from the Companys facility in Philadelphia in 2019 and will perform a wide range of missions including search and rescue (SAR), transport, firefighting and disaster relief; replacing two ageing AB206B Jet Rangers, the company said in a statement Tuesday
Turkish Aselsan in $413 Million Deal for Short-range, Low-altitude Aerial Defense System
Aselsan has announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Turkeys Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) for a short-range, low-altitude aerial defense system. “A short range/low altitude defense system agreement … has been signed between ASELSAN and the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries on December 29, 2017,” Aselsan was quoted as saying in a statement to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) by state-run Anadolu Agency
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...