Earlier this week, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad introduced his countrys latest indigenously developed fighter aircraft that can supposedly evade radar detection. The new jet known as Qaher F-313 or Dominant F-313 is said to be similar to the American F/A-18
The Pakistani Navy will receive the P3C Orion surveillance aircraft from U.S
Russia has sold $15.2 billion in weaponry in 2012, expanding its client base to include more African nations
Despite cuts in defense spending, several weapons and aircraft makers have reported a double growth in revenues. Boeing leads the competition with a 20
Israeli defense exports saw a 20 percent increase from 2011 with sales reaching $7 billion last year placing Israel between fourth and sixth in the world for weapons sales. Military exports have fluctuated widely in recent years, peaking at around $7 billion in 2009-2010
The UAE took delivery of two naval warships, the Abu Dhabi Class corvette and the ‘ghantut patrol vessel, in a ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano ,La Spezia on Jan 8, 2013. Both vessels have proven safety and flexibility in carrying out various missions including air, land and sea defence and surveillance and threat repulsion in national and international waters
Indias political and military elite will now fly in comfort and style as AgustaWestland has started delivery of 13 AW-101 helicopters to the Indian Air Force this year. AgustaWestland quietly delivered the first three helicopters to the air force earlier last month as the IAF replaces the ageing Russian Mi-8s and Mi-17s that are used to ferry the President, Prime Minister and other VVIPs
The Indian Finance Ministry is expected to cut the armed forces’ modernization budget by $1.82 billion this year, according to reports
The successful delivery of the first three upgraded MiG 29 aircraft to the Indian Air Force could open doors for JSC Russian Aircraft Corporation to upgrade similar aircraft in other countries. The company has been facing losses as several nations such as Algeria, Malaysia, and Lebanon are retiring their MiG 29 aircraft in favor of other manufacturers citing reliability and durability problems
As the Chinese navy continues to undergo rapid modernization with the induction of aircraft carriers, the Indian Navy’s ambitious procurement plans just got bigger. With a budget of $24