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Russia To Deliver MiG-29 fighters To Egypt By Year End

Russia will start delivery of MiG-29 fighters to Egypt this year, President of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar said. "MiG-29 aircraft in interests of Egypt - implementation of this contract, training of pilots and deliveries of aircraft equipment will start this year," Slyusar said on the air with Rossiya 24 TV Channel on Tuesday,

Russia’s Tu-160M2 Blackjack Supersonic Bomber To Enter Serial Production In 2022

Rauma Marine Constructions Wins Finnish Ship Design Contract

Finnish Defence Forces' Logistics Command to sign a 7.5 million Euro design contract with Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), with the aim to construct the vessels of the Squadron 2020 project Minister of Defence Jussi Niinistö has authorised the contract

Frigate With Anti-ship, Anti-Sub Combat Capabilities Joins Indonesian Navy

The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) has commissioned its first Martadinata class guided-missile frigate, KRI Raden Eddy which has anti-ship and anti-submarine combat capabilities. Indonesian defence minister Ryamnizard Ryacudu officiated a ceremony to commission the frigate into the Navy last weekend at Tanjung Priok ,

Australia To Commission $2 Billion Missile Protection System For Ground Troops

Australian Army is likely to be equipped with a $2 billion worth missile protection system by the early 2020s. Australias Defence Minister, Marise Payne, and Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne will today confirm the governments commitment to invest up to $2bn in the system, which will be operated by the armys 16th Air Land Regiment, ministry

China Deploys J-11 fighter jet On Artificial Island In South China Sea

A Chinese fighter jet, J-11, has been detected on a Beijing-controlled island in the South China Sea for the first time in a year, according to a US think tank. "More fighters were believed to be in hangers nearby, US think tank Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) which is part of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies," was quoted as saying by various media Thursday

Indian Navy Warns Pipavav Shipyard Of Penalties

Indian Navy has cautioned Reliance-controlled Pipavav shipyard in Gujarat of penalties if it delays the delivery of ships and other contract works. The shipyard has not been able to meet deadlines, which in turn has adversely affected the operational capabilities of the Navy, naval officials were quoted by

Taiwan To Build Eight Submarines, Initial Designs By 2018

Taiwan plans to build eight submarines. The initial designs are expected to be fully completed by early 2018, a senior Taiwanese Navy official said

Vietnam To Set Up New Division For Supersonic Fighter pilot Training

Vietnam Peoples Air Force (VPAF) has plans to set up a new division dedicated to supersonic fighter pilot training. Plans are afoot to purchase trainer jet aircraft for the purpose such as the Yak-152 combt-trainer and the Yak-130 basic trainer

Saab Starts Development of Two Seater Version of Gripen Fighter For Brazil

Saab has begun the development of two-seat version of Gripen NG fighter jet in Brazil with extended cooperation from a number of Brazilian companies. The new developments included an announcement on the first aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force Saab made the announcement at LAAD International Defence & Security Exhibition Tuesday