China Seeks Safety in Encounters with US Armed Forces
China will seek to improve rules of behavior for safety of air and maritime encounters with the United States Armed Forces so as to strengthen mutual trust, prevent risks and manage crises. A white paper of the Peoples Liberation Army released this morning says it will seek a confidence-building measure (CBM)...
North Korean Defence Minister’s Execution ‘Confirmed’
The purge and execution of North Koreas minister of the Peoples Armed Forces (MPAF), Hyon Yong Chol has been ‘confirmed during an ideological lecture for military officers recently. The lecture was held at the beginning of May at a base along the Sino-NK border
Arms Sellers Flock to Japanese Defense Exhibition
Defense firms from US, Europe and Asia have flocked to the MAST Asia 2015 exhibition in Yokohama hoping Japan to become the next big buyer of weapons in the world. Coincidentally, the Japanese cabinet today cleared a bill to remove restrictions on the geographic deployment of Japanese troops
Indian MoD on Procurement Overdrive
The Indian MoD has cleared acquisition proposals in excess of INR 60000 crore (US $9.98 billion approx
China Becomes World No 3 Arms Exporter; Ahead of France, Germany
China has emerged as the World's number three arms seller, behind US and Russia according a recent SIPRI study. China has overtaken Germany and France
BAE To Focus On Expanding Operations In ASEAN Countries At LIMA 2015
BAE Systems will focus on ASEAN countries in both security and economic areas and strengthening partnerships with existing and new customers during Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition from March 17-21, 2015, the company said in a statement. In a statement Friday, BAE Systems Southeast Asia managing director, John Brosnan, said LIMA offered excellent opportunities for the company to meet existing and new customers
Ambani Bros Get Firm Foothold in Indian Defence Industry
Two of Indias most aggressive businessmen, the brothers Anil and Mukesh Ambani have established a firm foothold in the defence industry. Earlier this week, the ADAG Group wrested control of western India based Pipavav Defence in a deal which would cost it INR2400 crore (US$318 million)
India Expands List of Countries For Arms Exports
The Indian MoD has formulated a Defence Export Strategy and also a Standard Operating Procedure for issuing ‘No Objection Certificate (NOC) for export of ‘military stores. Since 2008, the directorate general of foreign trade has empowered the department of defence production to issue the NOC
India Allocates US$40 Billion For 'Make in India' Defence Budget
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced today that the government would allocate a budgetary estimate of INR 2.46 trillion (US$40
India Has Approved 33 Proposals for Foreign Investment in Defence
The Indian Government has so far issued 251 Letters of Intents and industrial licences covering 150 companies till January 2015 for manufacture of defence equipment to public, private companies. 49 license companies covering 72 licenses have so far reported commencement of production, defence minister Manohar Parrikar told Indian parliament today The following major steps have been taken for domestic manufacture of defence equipments: FDI Policy in Defence sector has been reviewed and as per the new policy, composite foreign investment up to 49% has been allowed through FIPB route and beyond 49% with the approval of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) wherever it...
US May Lose Position as Leading Defence Supplier to India
The US will be unable to sustain its position as Indias leading defence supplier as no new acquisitions are in the pipeline after delivery of currently contracted or in-negotiation hardware is completed. During the past three years, India had ordered Boeing C-17 heavy lift, P-8i maritime reconnaissance aircraft and Lockheed Martin C-130J transporters worth US$8
Indo-US Defence Agreement Unlikely During Obama Visit
US President Barack Obama will not be having the Defense Secretary-designate, Ashton Carter in the entourage on his trip to India, thus almost nullifying any chance for the 10-year Defence Framework Agreement (DFA) signed in June 2005, t o be renewed during the trip. Sources in the defence ministry and the US Embassy told this correspondent
Swedish Air Force to Retire SK 60 Trainer Aircraft in June
No Donation, U.S. Approves $30 Million HIMARS Artillery System Sale to Ukraine
Luxembourg Allocates €2.6B for French Griffon, Jaguar Armored Vehicles
China Coast Guard Conducts Maritime Rescue Drill Near Huangyan Dao Amidst Regional...
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...