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On the heels of the Indonesia Contract: A Closer Look at Russian...

May 17, 2019 @ 11:52 AM

In April the Russian arms exporter, Rosoboronexport and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence have signed a contract to supply BMP-3F infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) and amphibious armoured personnel carriers (APC) BT-3F to the Indonesias Marine Corps. The reason for the BMP-3Fs selection by the Indonesian marines is said to be its unique amphibious features with superior near-shore performance compared to other such vehicles proposed for the competition, Indonesian media reported
Rheinmetall Wins Follow-up Order From Brazil For Fieldguard 3 Measurement System

May 17, 2019 @ 10:35 AM

The Düsseldorf-based high-tech group Rheinmetall with its Swiss subsidiary Rheinmetall Air Defence has won an order for additional Fieldguard 3 military measurement systems, from an unspecified Brazilian defence contractor. Fieldguard is an active fire control system whose special sensors enable it to measure the trajectory of projectiles, thus assuring maximum precision when engaging targets
Russia Upgrades Pantsir Defense System Through Experience Gained in Syria: Report

May 17, 2019 @ 10:07 AM

Russia has unveiled the upgraded export version of the Pantsir missile defense system, “Pantsir-S1M,” capable of launching missiles to neutralize a greater range of drone targets. The Pantsir has been refurbished after the experience gained through its usage in Syria
Russia to Begin Delivery Of Su-30SM Fighters To Belarus This Year

May 17, 2019 @ 09:14 AM

Russia will begin the delivery of first batch of Su-30SM fighters to Belarus in this year, according to a report. "The contract on the delivery of Su-30SM planes in the interests of the Defense Ministry of the Republic of Belarus is currently at the stage of its implementation," Russias Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation told TASS at the 9th Milex-2019 international arms show on Wednesday
India To Purchase 10 Fewer MQ-9 Sea Guardian Drones For Its Navy

May 17, 2019 @ 08:20 AM

India is likely to approve the proposal to buy 12 MQ-9 Sea Guardian drones from the US for its Navy and not 22 of them for $2 billion as planned last year. “India had plans to purchase 22 Sea Guardian drones for the navy, valued at around $2 billion
China’s PLA Navy To Convert M60 Airliner Into Surveillance plane: Report

May 17, 2019 @ 07:34 AM

Chinas People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is likely to buy the domestically developed Modern Ark 60 (MA60) airliner and convert it into a maritime surveillance aircraft, military analysts were cited by Chinese media as saying. The PLA Navy may have the new MA60 search and guidance aircraft in its arsenal of special-mission aircraft
USAF F-16 Crashes Into California Warehouse, Pilot Ejects Safely

May 17, 2019 @ 06:41 AM

A Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter crashed into a warehouse during a routine training exercise just outside March Air Reserve Base in Southern California on Thursday. Pilot of the aircraft ejected safely while five civilians were reported injured, military officials said
India To Acquire 24 MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters For $2.6B

May 16, 2019 @ 02:41 PM

The Indian Navy is set to acquire 24 MH-60R Seahawk Anti-Submarine Helicopters from the US for $2.6 billion (INR 18,340 Crore),
MBDA Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

May 16, 2019 @ 01:06 PM

MBDA has appointed Eric Béranger a new chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 June 2019, replacing Antoine Bouvier. Over the past 20 years Éric has worked in a number of senior positions in Airbus Defence and Space, and most lately led Global Communications Company OneWeb, MBDA said in a press release
Turkey, Iraq Likely To Sign Mutually Beneficial Military Agreement

May 16, 2019 @ 01:02 PM

Turkey and Iraq have been in talks to sign a mutually beneficial military cooperation and trust agreement, Turkey's president Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. Erdogan received Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi in an official ceremony at the presidential palace

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