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Indian Navy’s Six Oldest Submarines Undergoing Major Refit Process

February 8, 2018 @ 09:54 AM

The delay in induction of Indias new class of attack submarines has forced the Navy to upgrade six of its oldest submarines under the Major Refit and Life Certification (MRLC) programme. Four Sindhughosh-class (Russian Kilo) and two Shishumar-class (German HDW) submarines are to be engaged in ‘life extension and refit programmes, at a cost of INR 1,000 crore (US$ 155 million) per boat,
China Deploys Russian-made Su-35 Combat Jets in South China Sea Patrol Missions

February 8, 2018 @ 09:19 AM

China has dispatched Russia-made Su-35 advanced fighters for joint combat cruise missions in South China Sea, in response to provocation by the US in January, the People's Liberation Army Air Force announced on Wednesday. This is a pragmatic action for the air force to fulfill its mission in the new era and conduct a combat training military exercise," according to a notice on the PLA Air Force official Weibo social media account, Global Times reports
Leonardo to Deliver Five Helicopters to Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Airways

February 8, 2018 @ 06:41 AM

Leonardo announced the upcoming delivery of five helicopters to Bashundhara Airways of Bangladesh, comprising three AW109 Trekkers and two AW119Kx. The helicopters will be used for Emergency services, utility, law-enforcement, surveillance, VIP, corporate & passenger transport applications and are all scheduled to be delivered before the end of 2018
Indian MoD Sets-up Committee to Expedite Defence Procurement

February 8, 2018 @ 06:27 AM

Indian defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman has constituted a 13 member Advisory Committee on Ministry of Defence (MoD) Capital Projects (RMCOMP) to expedite capital acquisitions to bolster armed forces preparedness. The Committee will consist of the following members: Vinay Sheel Oberoi, Former Secretary, Government of India – Chairman
Russian MoD to Buy 12 Fifth-gen Su-57 Jets for ‘Test Combat Use’

February 8, 2018 @ 06:15 AM

Russias defense ministry plans to sign a contract for a preproduction batch of 12 fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jets, TASS reported quoting Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov. "We are buying Su-57 jets for test combat use
BAE Systems Wins $34 Million for Maintenance, Modernization, Repair of USS Pearl

February 8, 2018 @ 12:41 AM

BAE Systems is being awarded a $34 million contract for the execution of USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship fiscal 2018 selected restricted availability. This availability will include a combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair of USS Pearl Harbor
Northrop Grumman Wins $429 Million for Two Extremely High Frequency Data Payloads

February 8, 2018 @ 12:34 AM

Northrop Grumman has been awarded $428.8 million contract for two functionally equivalent Extremely High Frequency extended Data Rate (EHF XDR) payloads for the recapitalization of the Enhanced Polar System (EPS)
Oshkosh Wins $476 Million to Procure Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2

February 8, 2018 @ 12:26 AM

Oshkosh has won $476 million contract to procure the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2. Bids were solicited via the Internet with two received
Russia Plans to Purchase Additional 114 Ka-52 Helicopters Under New State Arms

February 8, 2018 @ 12:05 AM

The Russian defense ministry intends to purchase an additional 114 Ka-52 helicopters under the new State Arms Program 2018-2027. The Ministry of Defense of Russia plans to conclude a contract for the purchase of an additional 114 Ka-52 Alligator helicopters as part of the implementation of the new State Arms Program 2018-2027
US Marine Corps Orders 800 InstantEye Unmanned Systems

February 7, 2018 @ 04:07 PM

InstantEye Robotics announced Tuesday that it has received an order from PMA-263, the US Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office, for an additional 800 InstantEye Mk-2 GEN3-A0 sUAS systems. The systems delivered under this contract will support deployed Marine infantry squads, providing organic surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities

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