Russia, China Set Up Leasing Company To Boost Sukhoi Superjet Sales In...
Russia and China have signed an agreement today to set up a leasing company to support sales of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft for an approximate US$ 3 billion in China and South-East Asia for the next three years, UAC Russia said in a release. The framework agreement was supported by the...
US Approves $3Billion Osprey Aircraft Sale To Japan
The US has approved a $3 billion possible sale of 17 Osprey aircraft and support equipments to Japan. The sale would support the Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) with capability to operate closely with the U
Russia To Showcase New-Gen Armata Tanks At Victory Parade
Russia will be showing new-generation Armata Tanks, including Artillery Systems, fighter jets, and Intercontinental ballistic missiles during Victory Parade on May 9. Apart from deadliest Armata, the T-34 battle tanks will also be driven at the parade
Indian Air Force Deploys All Heavy Lift Assets For Nepal Rescue
Ilyushin-76s, C-130Js and C-17s have proved the prudence of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in their acquisitions, especially during the ongoing rescue and relief operations in Nepal. Three days after the first big magnitude tremor on 25 April was felt, the Indian Army has set up a 45-bed hospital at a...
Lockheed Martin Delivers First KC-130Rs To Chilean Air Force
Lockheed Martin has delivered first of two KC-130R Hercules refueling or transport aircraft to Chilean Air Force, Forecast International reported Tuesday. The KC-130R was previously flown by the USMC and offered by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) as an Excess Defense Article in September 2012
US Approves $96 Million IAF C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft Support Contract
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) today has approved $96 million contract to support Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for disaster relief and humanitarian assistance needs. "This proposed sale of additional equipment and support will enable the Indian Air Force to sustain a higher mission-ready status for its C-130J fleet," the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said
Japan Coast Guard Selects Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 2000 MSA
The Japan Coast Guard has selected Dassault Aviations Falcon 2000 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) to strengthen their air assets of maritime surveillance. The Falcon 2000 MSA, design based on the Falcon 2000 LXS (autonomy 4000 water), can perform a wide variety of missions including maritime surveillance, the fight against piracy and drug trafficking, fisheries control, police, search and rescue, intelligence and reconnaissance
Indian Avro Replacement Program Cost Increases As Coast Guard Adds Requirement
The Indian Air Force's avro replacement program will now cost an additional US $870 million (INR 5,500 crore) to the existing US $1.9 billion (INR 12,000 crore) as the coast guard initiated its requirement for new patrol aircraft, Economic Times reported Tuesday
Even as Boeing Shuts C-17 Globemaster Production Line, IAF Needs More
Even as Boeing is eyeing to end production of C-17 Globemaster and close its final assembly line three months prior than originally anticipated, Indian Air Force has pressed for additional three such heavy lift aircraft. The Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster has been extensively employed in evacuation and rescue operations ever since India bought 10 of them in 2013
Pakistan Likely To Opt For South Korean T-50 Trainers
Pakistan is considering to buy South Korea's T-50 Lead In Fighter Trainer (LIFT) for improving its Air Force training program. Pakistan took interest in Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50 trainer as a step to improve the collaboration between Pakistan-South Korean defense industries, DefenseNews reported on Sunday
C-17 Globemaster Likely To Replace New Zealand's Aging C-130s
The New Zealand Defense Force might purchase NZ$600 million worth two Boeing C-17 Globemaster aircraft to replace its aging five Hercules C-130 fleet. Some of the Hercules fleet is already 50-years-old, various media reported Wednesday
Australia To Buy Two Additional Globemaster III Transport Aircraft
Australian Government Today announced that it has decided to acquire two additional Boeing C-17A Globemaster III aircraft for its Air Forces existing fleet of six lift aircraft. The acquisition of the two additional C-17s – and associated equipment and facilities – represents an investment of $1 billion in Australias security and the ability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to respond to a range of contingencies
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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...
