German Weapons Sales To Middle East Get Major Boost
German weapons arms exports to the Middle East have grown exponentially, according to reports. In the first half of 2013, the German government approved sales worth $1
Indigenous LCA, MiG-29K To Debut On INS Vikrant
Indias indigenous Light Combat Aircraft and the MiG 29K fighter planes will make their first appearance on the newly launched aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant. While the Indian Navy is eager to procure eight carrier version of the LCA; the first prototype aircraft has completed only four flight tests so far...
India in Final Leg of BAE System Light Howitzer Procurement
As tensions continue to rise along the India-Pakistan border after India accused its neighbor of firing and killing five Indian soldiers last week, New Delhi is said to be in its final leg of procuring the much-anticipated howitzers. The U
HAL Reaffirms Support To IAF After Basic Trainer Fallout
Indias state-run aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) today issued a statement reiterating its commitment to the Indian Air Force after sections of the Indian media reported that it HALs HTT-40 project annulled. “HAL clarifies that the matter is before the competent authorities and there are no comments to offer on...
Syria Buying Russian Weapons With American Dollars
The Syrian government has a new problem on its hands, besides its on-going two year long conflict with homegrown rebel forces, a debilitating currency is threatening to create financial crisis. Taking advantage of the falling Syrian pound, Russia has taken to expecting hard currency for defense purchases
Weak Indian Prosecution May Help Former Finmeccanica Executives in AgustaWestland Bribery Trial
The Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not arresting former IAF chief SP Tyagi and his cousins may help the defense argument in the trial against previous Finmeccanica executives Giuseppe Orsi and Bruno Spagnolini in an Italian court. The CBI has been investigating the alleged payment of bribe in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter purchase case
South Korea Cap On FX Program Now At $7 Billion
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has informed the three contenders (Boeing, Lockheed Martin and EADS) vying for the F-X contract that they are to meet the required price of $7.45 billion or bow out
Chinese Aerobatics Team Head To Perform In Russia For The First Time
In a first, the August 1st Aerobatics Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will for the very first time perform at the "Marx-2013" International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Moscow, which is scheduled to be held from August 27 to September 1. The event is part of the annual military exchange program between China and Russia, according to Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng
New Delhi Seeks French Sovereign Guarantee To Fulfill MMRCA Deal: Reports
Citing Dassault Aviations current fiscal state as a cause for concern, New Delhi has sought sovereign guarantee from Paris to fulfill the MMRCA deal to supply India with 126 Dassault Rafale aircraft. Since winning the deal in early 2012, negotiations have been going on for the past 18 months
Le Drian Meets With Indian Counterpart, Pushes For Rafale Deal
On an official visit to India, French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian met with his Indian counterpart to discuss “regional and international security challenges of mutual interest”. On top of the agenda was the sale of 126 Rafale combat aircraft to India and the security situation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region
Israel Earns $7.5 Billion In Arms Export: Reports
Israel has been listed among the top ten security exporters with 25% of the exports being missile technologies and air defense systems, according to the Israeli MoD. In 2012, Israeli security exports were worth $7
Italy Cancels F-35 Ceremony After Bitter Parliament Debate
Following a bitter debate in Italy's parliament to scrap the procurement of 90 F-35 jets, Lockheed Martin has called off a public ceremony marking the opening of an assembly plant for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The ruling coalition last month agreed to seek parliament's approval before going ahead with further spending on the program
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...