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Chinese AC352 Multi-purpose Helicopter Moves Closer to Induction

October 14, 2019 @ 05:33 AM

The Chinese AC352 multi-purpose helicopter has moved closer to induction following the issue of the Type Certificate for the WZ16 turboshaft from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Installed in the AVIC AC352 helicopter, the WZ16 is the first jointly-developed aero engine to be entirely certified by Chinese authorities
Leonardo Wins $162M to Supply Italy with ATR 72MP Maritime Patrol Aircraft

October 10, 2019 @ 07:50 AM

Italys Guardia di Finanza agency has signed an agreement for three additional ATR 72MPs maritime patrol aircraft for €150 million ($162 million). The agreement includes providing related technical-logistic support services to the customer, the company said in a
Netherlands to buy 9 Additional F-35 fighters for $1.1B

October 9, 2019 @ 04:31 AM

Netherlands on Tuesday announced its plan to procure 9 additional F-35 fighters from the United States for an estimated €1 billion ($1.1 billion)
Pakistan Buys Russian Kornet-E Anti-tank Guided Missiles

October 8, 2019 @ 07:09 AM

The Pakistan Army has purchased some 52 launchers and an unspecified number of missiles of the Russian Kornet-E anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) for $62.46 million during the 2017-18
Iran's Intelligence Foils Plot to Assassinate IRGC Unit Head Soleimani - Report

October 4, 2019 @ 05:59 AM

The intelligence unit of Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced foiling an assassination attempt against Maj. Gen
Safran's LUH Helicopter Engine Certification by Year-end

October 1, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Safran expects certification of the Ardiden 1U turboshaft engine, for Indias HAL Light Utility helicopter (LUH) by the year end. The French engine manufacturer is also bullish about the Russian-Indian KA-226T helicopter projects progress, in which Safrans Arrius 2G1 engine has been selected as the preferred power source
China Displays New Nuclear Missile Based on DF-31 ICBM at National Day...

October 1, 2019 @ 05:02 AM

China on Tuesday displayed twelve of its new JL-2 nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) based on DF-31 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) for the first time at the National Day parade in Beijing. The missile is reportedly already being inducted into active service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)
Turkey’s Home-made Laser Gun Passes Acceptance Test

September 30, 2019 @ 11:03 AM

ARMOL, a fiber laser system designed and developed by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), successfully completed acceptance tests.
Raytheon, Rheinmetall form JV for US Army’s Bradley IFV Replacement

September 30, 2019 @ 10:30 AM

Raytheon and Rheinmetall Defence have established a joint venture to offer the Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle for the United States Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) competition. The Lynx team will submit its bid on or before October 1, 2019
Rheinmetall to Manufacture Main Armament, Hulls for Hungary’s Self-Propelled Howitzers & Battle...

September 30, 2019 @ 09:35 AM

Rheinmetall has won a €300 million ($328 milion) contract to manufacture main armament and hulls for PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer and Leopard 2 main battle tank belonging to the Hungarian Army. Under the agreement, the company will produce the main armament and fire control technology for 44 Leopard 2 main battle tanks as well as the main armament, fire control technology and chassis for 24 PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers

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