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Russia Test Fires 10,000 Km Ballistic Missile

August 22, 2015 @ 07:49 PM

Russia's Strategic Missile Force (SMF) test-launched a Topol intercontinental ballistic missile with a 10,000 km range. The single warhead missile can carry a nuclear weapon with a 550 kiloton yield
India-France Could Conclude Rafale Talks in a Fortnight

August 22, 2015 @ 12:14 PM

Indian and French teams discussing the Dassault Rafale fighter jet purchase could wrap up their discussions within the next fortnight. According to informed sources, the talks are progressing and a draft agreement could be hammered out as early as the first week of September
Airbus Helicopters To Upgrade Tiger Attack Helicopter

August 22, 2015 @ 11:41 AM

Airbus Helicopters is working to develop a new version of its tiger helicopter known as the Mk3. The work is being conducted under an 'architecture study' commissioned by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on 31 July
Saudi Apache Helicopter Shot Down Over Yemen, Pilots Killed

August 22, 2015 @ 10:26 AM

A Saudi Arabias Apache military helicopter crashed in the Jizan region on the border with Yemen while conducting airstrike against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Whille a Saudi Arabian report said the chopper crashed, a Yemini report said it had been shot down
Construction Of US Navy's Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier To Begin

August 22, 2015 @ 09:47 AM

US navy has set to construct Gerald R Ford class second nuclear-powered super aircraft carrier on Saturday. The 100,000 ton ship will be the second US aircraft carrier named after former president Kennedy, who served as a naval officer during World War II, Sputnik International reported today
Meggitt Wins F/A 18 Fuel Cell Replacement Contract

August 21, 2015 @ 03:41 PM

Meggitt PLC has won a $39.8 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), USA to replace fuel cells in the legacy Hornet (F/A-18 C/D models)
Brazil Negotiating To Buy Russian Anti-Aircraft Artillery

August 21, 2015 @ 03:29 PM

Brazil is negotiating with Russia for the purchase of anti-aircraft artillery and Pantsir batteries. In order to advance the military-technical cooperation between Brazil and Russia, military and civilian officials gathered at the Ministry of Defence (MD), in Brasília (DF) on Tuesday (Aug 18)
Saudi, Iran Arms Deals Expectations at MAKS 2015 Show

August 21, 2015 @ 03:13 PM

Possibility of major arms deals with Saudi Arabia and Iran has increased interest in the Russian air show- MAKS 2015. Saudi Arabia and Iran have been in contact with Russian officials to purchase the Iskander-E tactical missiles and the S-300 air defence system respectively besides a host of other weapons including attack helicopters, aircraft and air-to-air missiles
Airbus Launches Ariane 5 Satellite Launch Vehicle

August 21, 2015 @ 02:56 PM

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully launched the workhorse Ariane 5 satellite launch vehicle from the Kourou, French Guiana, launch pad. The latest 225th launch put two communications satellites into geostationary orbit, once again demonstrating the reliability of the European launcher, the company announced Thursday
Czech MoD Approves Wheeled Armored Vehicles PANDUR Purchase Order

August 21, 2015 @ 02:56 PM

The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the implementation of a public contract for the acquisition of 20 wheeled armored vehicles PANDUR. The contract will be the purchase of 6 wheeled armored vehicles, command-staff and 14 wheeled armored vehicles connecting to the landing platform PANDUR II 8x8, as well as the related logistics support and training

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