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India Eyes $8 Billion Worth 100 Avenger Predator Drones from US

September 22, 2017 @ 05:53 AM

India has plans to buy 100 jet propelled Avenger predator drones from the US costing an estimated $8 billion for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Besides joint projects under the bilateral Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), in her first major engagement with a foreign counterpart, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman talks on September 26 with the US officials will focus on India-US defence cooperation, maritime security, avenger predator drones, counter-terrorism and other major issues of mutual concern, the sources added
US Firms Unwilling to Transfer Critical Tech Under 'Make-in-India' Projects

September 20, 2017 @ 02:43 PM

The US India Business Council (USIBC), an American business advocacy group, has written a letter to Indias defense minister stating that the US defense firms offering to set up production line in India are unwilling to part with sensitive aircraft technology – even as joint venture junior partners. “Control of proprietary technologies is a major consideration for all companies exploring public and private defence partnerships,” the business lobby, which represents 400 firms, said in the August 3 letter, reviewed by Reuters and previously unreported
First Delivery Of US Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus Tanker To Be Delayed...

September 20, 2017 @ 10:54 AM

Boeing will likely push delivery of the US Air Forces first KC-46 air-to-air refueling tanker to early 2018 from this year, as various problems have emerged during flight tests. In May, KC-46 program manager Mike Gibbons said the first tanker would fly around October 2017 and soon after would be delivered to the Air Force
Pakistan Threatens to Strip US as Military Aircraft Supplier if Trump Tries...

September 18, 2017 @ 12:45 AM

Pakistan has threatened to drop US as a supplier of military aircraft if Washington tries to downgrade its relationship with Islamabad. Pakistan currently buys F-16 fighters and it would like to buy more F-16s, but we do have other options
North Korea Fires Missile Eastward of Pyongyang after UN Sanctions

September 15, 2017 @ 06:15 AM

North Korea has fired an unidentified missile eastward from Pyongyang first time after the United Nations Security Council imposed fresh sanction on the nation. The missile likely reached altitude of 770 km, flew 3,700 km,
Saab Presents New Variant Of Gripen At DSEI 2017

September 13, 2017 @ 09:24 AM

Saab presents a new variant of Gripen fighter aircraft dubbed Gripen Aggressor for the first time this week at DSEI 2017, London, UK. Gripen Aggressor is based on the proven Gripen C-series and is the ultimate platform for the adversary air combat training market
BAE Systems Unveils New Wearable Tech For Soldiers

September 12, 2017 @ 04:20 PM

BAE Systems has introduced a new wearable technology dubbed ‘Broadsword Spine – an invisible power and data network that is built directly into clothing using conductive fabrics instead of wires and cables. The new technology allows vital electronic devices to be plugged straight into a vest, jacket or belt, with custom-built connectors hooking directly into power and data sources via USB
Uralvagonzavod To Start Delivery of Modernized T-90M Tank in 2018

September 11, 2017 @ 05:36 AM

Russian Uralvagonzavod is likely to start the supply modernized T-90M tanks to the military in 2018. The Russian Defense Ministry and Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) signed contracts for the supply of new T-90M tanks as well as contracts for the overhaul of T-72B, T-80BB and T-90 tanks during last months Army-2017
US DSCA Approves Sale of 221 TOW Missiles to Bahrain

September 9, 2017 @ 08:30 AM

The US State Department has approved $27 million for the sale of 221 Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) anti-tank missiles to the Bahrain. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Friday
India's Home-made Towed Artillery Gun Conducts Long-range Shell Firing Tests

September 5, 2017 @ 02:55 PM

India's advanced towed artillery gun system (ATAGS) being developed locally for the Indian Army performed successful long range shell firing tests. The 155-millimetre, 52-calibre gun-howitzer fired three shells out to a distance of 47

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