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More LCA Tejas Aircraft To Be Inducted From 2018: Manohar Parrikar

July 20, 2016 @ 01:20 PM

The Indian government on Tuesday said that 18 more Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas in IOC (Initial Operation Clearance) standard are planned for induction by 2018-19. In a written reply to Parliamant on Tuesday, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said this would be followed by 20 more aircraft in Final Operation Configuration (FOC) standard, which are planned for induction from year 2019
Inter Government Agreement, Offset Contract On Rafale Deal Yet To Be Finalised:...

July 20, 2016 @ 01:01 PM

The Indian government on Tuesday said the Inter Government Agreement (IGA) and the offset contract for the multi-million euro Rafale fighter jet deal is yet to be finalised. In a written reply to Parliamant on Tuesday, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said details including transfer of technology through offsets will emerge after the negotiations are completed
Elbit Systems To Provide Thermal-Imaging Observation Systems To European Country

July 20, 2016 @ 12:43 PM

Elbit Systems has been awarded contracts, in a total amount of approximately $30 million, to supply advanced thermal-imaging observation systems to a country in Europe. The systems will serve all army command levels, from the dismounted soldier to the headquarters command and will be supplied over a one-year period
Battelle Wins $170 Million To Build Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles For SOCOM

July 20, 2016 @ 07:35 AM

Battelle has been awarded a contract worth $170 million to build Non Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCVs) from US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) The SOCOM announced the award July 14, naming Battelle as the contract winner in a competitive procurement, the company said in a statement Tuesday. Under terms of the contract, Battelle will build armored and unarmored vehicles for the next five years at its manufacturing facility in West Columbus
US Approves $821 Million Sale Of SM-2 Standard Missiles To Japan

July 20, 2016 @ 07:14 AM

The US State Department has approved a possible sale of SM-2 Block IIIB Standard Missiles, equipment and support to Japan for an estimated cost is $821 million. The Government of Japan has requested a possible sale of up to two hundred forty-six (246) Standard Missile (SM-2), Block IIIB Vertical Launching Tactical All-Up Rounds, RIM-66M-09
US Approves $785 Million Munitions To UAE

July 20, 2016 @ 07:03 AM

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved possible sale of $785 million worth of munitions, sustainment and support to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE requested $740Mln in guidance kits and bombs, as well as $45Mln of non-major defense equipment, the release noted, DSCA said in a statement Tuesday
Genral Dynamics Wins $19 Million For Virginia–Class Submarine Payload Module Development

July 20, 2016 @ 06:49 AM

General Dynamics has been awarded an $18.9 million contract modification for the continued development of the Virginia Payload Module (VPM)
New Zealand Approves Purchase Of Naval Tanker For $493 Million From Hyundai...

July 20, 2016 @ 06:27 AM

The New Zealand Government has approved the purchase of a new naval tanker for its Defence Force for $493 million which will be ice-strengthened and winterised for operations in Antarctica. The project will support a full range of NZDF deployments, including maritime sustainment and humanitarian and disaster relief operations, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee said
Boeing Wins $100 Million For Four Australian P-8A Maritime Aircraft Parts

July 20, 2016 @ 06:17 AM

Boeing has won $100 million contract to provide modifications for long-lead parts associated with the manufacture of four full-rate production Lot 8 P-8A Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft for Australia. Work is expected to be complete by June 2017, the US department of defense said in statement Wednesday
Lockheed Martin Wins $241 Million To Procure Electronic Components For F-35 Aircraft

July 20, 2016 @ 06:06 AM

Lockheed Martin has won $241million contract for procurement of diminishing manufacturing sources electronic components to support F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The modification will support aircraft production through Lot 15 for U

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