Czech Republic To Operate 14 Gripen Aircraft Until 2027
Saab today announced it has signed a new Gripen lease agreement with the Czech Republic which will continue to operate 14 Gripen C/D another 12 years, until at least 2027. The partnership is a contract between two governments, where Saab acts as a sub-contractor to FMV, who provides the aircraft
USD 790 Million Beechcraft AT-6C FMS Sale To Iraq
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for Beechcraft AT-6C Texan II aircraft and associated equipment worth $790 million. The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 24 AT-6C Texan II aircraft, 2 spare PT-6A-68 turboprop engines, 2 spare ALE-47 Counter-Measure Dispensing...
India’s ADA Issues Tender For Multi-Function Displays To Be Installed On Tejas...
Indias Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has Issued Expression of Interest to Vendors who can Design, Test, and Supply Multi-Function Displays of size 6x8 ( 2Nos ) and 5x5 ( 1nos ) for installation in Tejas MK-2. The DRDO Lab and Prime contractor for the development of Countries Indigenous Light combat aircraft...
Irkut Corp Commences Work on Su-30MKI Repair and Overhaul Facility in India...
As reports emerge of concerns over the Su-30MKI maintenance and overhaul, Irkut Corp today said it was ready to discuss new modes of keeping MKIs serviceability at the desired level so that our common objective of providing to the IAFs servicing needs is met. In an exclusive interview with Defenseworld...
Lockheed Martin, Pilatus File Bid For Aussie Pilot Training System
Lockheed Martin Australia and Pilatus Aircraft, supported by Hawker Pacific, have jointly launched a bid to provide a new pilot training system for the Australian Defence Force. The consortium, known as Team 21, submitted its proposal for the AIR 5428 Pilot Training System on March 31st
General Dynamics Wins $74.7 Million Cougar Survivability Upgrade Contract
General Dynamics has won a contract valued at $74.7 million for egress upgrade kits in support of the Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) program
Anti-Gripen Deal Campaigners Warn Sale Could Cost Switzerland Three Times More
Ahead of a Swiss referendum to buy 22 Gripen fighter aircraft the countrys lawmakers opposing the deal say it could cost three times more than the government claims. Campaigners who are gearing up for the May 18 plebiscite warned that the price tag could swell to 10 billion Swiss francs (8
Rheinmetall To Modernize S. Africa's Air Defense Capabilities
Rheinmetall will modernize South Africa's air defence capabilities, enabling protection of civilian assets and events, the company announced today. Rheinmetall AG of Düsseldorf has just booked another important order in the field of military air defence
Airbus To Present Complete Portfolio At FIDAE 2014
Airbus Defence and Space will present its complete portfolio under the same umbrella in Latin America at FIDAE 2014 in Chile. “This region is one of the key markets for the company, which already has a strong presence in the area through all its business lines
BAE Systems To Showcase Hawk AJT, Eurofighter Typhoon At DIMDEX
BAE Systems will showcase the advanced swing-role fighter, Eurofighter Typhoon, alongside our latest products at this years Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX). "Our presence at DIMDEX will include a Eurofighter Typhoon, in a multi-role configuration; the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer; the 57mk3 and 40mk4 Naval Gun systems and LEMUR, a Remotely Controlled Weapon System
S. Korea Will Pay Less For F-35 Including Engine, According To A...
South Korea will benefit from economies of scale when production of the F-35 stealth jet goes into full swing in the next five years if it signs a contract for 40 aircraft for delivery starting from 2018, a senior Lockheed Martin official was quoted as saying by Yonhap News Agency. "Seoul is set to confirm a plan to buy 40 F-35As through the U
Airbus To Present UAV, Radar Systems, Aircraft At DIMDEX 2014
Airbus Defence and Space will present a wide portfolio of products and solutions at DIMDEX 2014 in Doha from March 25 to 27 2014. The companys solutions ranging from UAV, aircraft and radar systems to satcom services out of the former units Airbus Military, Astrium, Cassidian will be showcased at the show
Anduril Industries Introduces Extended Range Sentry Tower for Counter Intrusion
Saudia Group Secures Airbus Deal for 105 Aircraft
Babcock Pitches Remora Vehicle Submarine Integration System to ROK Navy
Houthis Strike Oil Tanker Bound for China
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...