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France Proposes 18 Rafale Fighters To Malaysia

September 2, 2015 @ 09:54 AM

The French defense minister has submitted a proposal to Malaysia for the purchase of 18 Rafale fighter jets. "We provided a full offer to the Malaysian authorities; this offer will be studied by the authorities
Russia Drops P & W Engine for Mi-38 Chopper, Local Powerplant Certified

September 1, 2015 @ 05:01 PM

Russian Helicopters has dropped plans to equip its Mi-38 helicopter with the Pratt&Whitney 127 TS engine in favor of the locally made Klimov TV7-117V turboshaft engine. United Engine Corporation (UEC) of Russia received AR IAC type certificate for TV7-117V turboshaft engine developed by Klimov Company
USAF Math Skills On Display In B-3 Bomber Miscalculation

September 1, 2015 @ 04:12 PM

The US Air Forces new Long Range Strike Bomber (LRSB) will cost $58.2 billion up by $25 billion from previous years estimate of $33
Rosoboronexport Completes 50 years in India, Seeks Closer Cooperation in Shipbuilding

September 1, 2015 @ 03:40 PM

Russia is ready to work with Indian state and private shipyards for executing new projects in shipbuilding. Rosoboronexport marked its 50th anniversary in India today, since the first agreement with India was signed for the delivery of Soviet naval equipment that is four Project I641K diesel-electric submarines, five Project 159E escort ships, and five Project 368P motor boats
US Sanctions Threat To Chinese Firms over Cyber Espionage

September 1, 2015 @ 10:43 AM

Chinese individuals and companies may face sanctions from US for cyber-attacks against US commercial targets. The Obama administration is reportedly preparing sanctions since April as an executive order that would allow US to freeze assets and block trade interactions with perpetrators of Cyber espionage, Washington Post reported Today
Boston Engineering Wins USAF Contract For UAV Motor Control Capabilities

August 29, 2015 @ 12:57 PM

Boston Engineering has won a $150,000 contract from the US Air Force to enhance its UAV capabilities and to also reduce drone noise. Specifically, Boston Engineering announced Friday that it will demonstrate an embedded motor control platform to accelerate US Air Force UAV research and development initiatives
Chinese Generals Shed Weight, Shape Up For Sept 3 Military Parade

August 28, 2015 @ 04:14 PM

People's Liberation Army (PLA) generals have shed more than five kg on average as they train for the Sept 3 military parade. More than 50 generals, with an average age of 53, will lead parade units involving 12,000 people
Ukraine, Saudi Transport Aircraft Joint Production Program Launched

August 28, 2015 @ 03:07 PM

Antonov has formally announced the launch of its new An-132 military transport aircraft program jointly produced by Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. Antonov announced the signing of a contract for co-development and co-production by Antonovs chief designer, Dmitry Kiva, and Turki Bin Saud Bin Mohammed Al-Saud, chairman of Taqnia Aeronautics and president of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology on May 6 this year
Saab’s Carl-Gustaf M4 Weapon System Gets New Features

August 27, 2015 @ 10:09 AM

Important new capabilities developed by Saab for its AT4 weapon system will also be exhibited for the first time at DSEI. These enhanced variants deliver extended range (ER) performance and improved high explosive (HE) effects
Brazil Signs Funding Contract To Acquire Gripen NG Fighter

August 26, 2015 @ 03:49 PM

Brazil has signed the financing agreement with Sweden that will allow the acquisition and development of Swedish Gripen NG fighter. It is the final step for the start of production of new fighters, the Brazilian defense ministry announced Tuesday

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