Sukhoi and India plan to sign another contract in the framework of the joint project for the construction of a fifth generation multipurpose combat jet, Alexander Klementyev, a Sukhoi deputy director general told Itar-Tass. “We hope the contract [for experimental design works] will be signed soon,” he was quoted as saying
On its 75th anniversary, Pilatus unveiled the first ever PC-24 prototype also known as the worlds first “Super Versatile Jet”. The rollout was preceded by a fly-by of all the aircraft which have ever reached series production in the company's 75 year history, according to an official statement
Mitsubishi will not supplying parts to F-35 manufacturing project due to an intra-governmental spat over investment, The Asahi Shimbun reported. Nearly $97 million is required by Mitsubishi Heavy in investment for plant and equipment to meet plans to produce 24 F-35s for Japans Self-Defense Forces and foreign militaries annually
Germany has cancelled a major arms deal with Russia citing the Ukraine crisis as its main reason, according to reports. The daily Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported on Monday that the German government had canceled a deal to provide Russian forces with a fully-equipped combat training camp
India has rejected calls to join the sanctions program against Russia during US Secretary of State John Kerrys visit to New Delhi on Aug. 1, according to various media reports
INS Sindhurakshaks commanding officer (CO) is likely face a court martial for alleged lapses that led to sinking of the Russian-made Kilo-class submarine on August 14, 2013, according to Hindustan Times newspaper. Three officers and 15 sailors lost their lives in the mishap involving the submarine following which the naval headquarters had ordered an inquiry
The Indian Air Force believes its requirement for surface to air missile weapon system can be fulfilled by indigenously built Akash and said there is no need for importing or co-developing a similar system. The statement comes at the heels of a proposed joint venture worth $5 billion between Indias Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) and Frances MBDA to produce short range surface-to-air missile (SR-SAM) systems for the IAF as part of the Maitri program
BrahMos Aerospace will display its entire missile family at the Oboronexpo 2014 weapons exhibition, according to various reports. The range of missiles, which can be launched from the air, land, sea surface, or underwater, will be showcased at the exhibition that will be held near the Russian capital on August 13-17
Indian Minister of Defense today announced in Parliament the successful air launch trials of three visual range air-to-air missile system, Astra were conducted from Su-30 Mk-I aircraft during May-June 2014. Missile control, guidance, long range capability and safe separation of missile from the aircraft have been demonstrated successfully, he said
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has taken up indigenous production of SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Advanced Jet Trainer (Hawk), Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), Advance Light Helicopter (ALH) and Dornier-228 for the defence forces. According to a statement issued by the Indian Minister of Defense, the Dornier-228 programme has been as per schedule