The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally receive the first of its 36 ordered Rafale multi-role fighters in France on September 20. In September 2016, India
Taiwan displayed two drones at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) currently on in Taipei today which are aimed at defending itself against China as well as target Chinas highly successful drone export market. The two drones are ‘Jian Hsiang and ‘Teng Yun
India and the US may finalise two defence agreements- the Industrial Security Annexure (ISA) and the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) in Wahsington today to pave the way for transfer of critical military technology to India. Indian Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra is leading a delegation to participate in bilateral Defence Planning Group (DPG) dialogue in Washington to commence on Friday
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) received two additional F-35 stealth fighters, known as the “Adir” in the country, at the Nevatim Airbase, southeast of Beersheva on July 14. "Today, we are proud to welcome 2 new F-35 fighter jets to our existing fleet, bolstering Israel's aerial superiority and operational capabilities," Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)s recently-held military drills on its south-east coast may have involved all five military branches in a large scale joint exercise, Beijing-based military experts have said. “The recently announced PLA drills near the southeast coast of the Chinese mainland may have featured all five military branches in a large scale joint exercise
The Australian government has issued a Request For Information (RFI) for 29 new gunships, seeking to replace the armys fleet of Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters. Under the Land 4503 program, the Australian Department of Defences Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) is seeking information to acquire 29 gunships
The Indian army is eyeing to purchase Excalibur guided long-range artillery ammunition that is compatible with the new M-777 Howitzers it purchased from the US three years ago. "The Indian Army is planning to acquire the Excalibur artillery ammunition from the Americans under the emergency procurement procedures," government sources were quoted as saying by ANI
Detail design of Russias ship-based “Minoga” gunship, expected to fly at speed of 500kmph, which could make it the world's fastest helicopter, is ready. "Our job has been accepted
The first of French-origin Rafale fighters will be handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in a ceremony planned to take place in France in September this year. The first batch of four jets armed with SCALP missiles having a range of over 300km is expected to be ferried to India by May next year,
Lithuania has received the first two out of 88 Boxer 8×8 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), also known as “Vilkas.” The country placed an order for four configurations of the IFV: command post, squad, platoon, and company commander from the German-Dutch manufacturer Artec in August 2016