Russian fifth generation fighter aircraft, PAK-FA is set to complete government tests in 2016 and will start regular production in 2017. “The eleventh T-50 aircraft is on berth and is 60-70 per cent ready
India and France have inked a Inter-Governmental Agreement on the multi-billion dollar 36 Rafale fighter deal. “Leaving out financial aspect, India and France have signed IGA on purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the press briefing after the MoU for the fighters was signed with French President Francois Hollande Monday
Japan may be closer to grabbing a US$34.55 billion Australian submarine fleet contract as Germanys ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is reported to lose ground over technical concerns
The US Congress has stalled the sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Islamabad citing anti-Pakistan sentiments over its reluctance in taking action against terrorist groups. "The hold reflects the growing anti-Pakistan sentiments on Capitol Hill where it is now a routine to see strong attacks on Pakistan and its policies during congressional hearings," Pakistani News daily, the Dawn reported
Umbra Applied Technologies (UAT) has successfully completed development of its exclusively designed combat sniper rifle – the Precision Rifle Platform-30 caliber. Dubbed "PRP-30", a firearm manufactured from premium purpose driven materials and components, is to empower special operation units of law enforcement and the military
Six Units of South Korean Army drones are said to have crashed while landing during an operational test last month, raising concerns over a possible setback for their full-scale deployment, military officials said Thursday. The accident of Uconsystem produced unmanned aerial vehicles, dubbed “Remoeye”, took place between Dec 7-9 at five frontline divisions during a test aimed at improving the operators skills, inflicting damages on the drones wings and propellers, the officials were quoted as saying The Korean Herald
Frances Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has ordered six multi-mission barges – Chalands Multi-Missions (CMM), for the countrys naval bases. The DGA notified 16 December 2015 to companies – H2X (La Ciotat) and Cegelec Defence and Naval Southeast (Toulon) for the contract
Airbus will deliver five of its newest SPEXER 2000 Coastal radars to Malaysia in order to monitor coastlines and prevent illicit intrusions. “SPEXER 2000 Coastal radar uses Active Electronically Scanning Array (AESA) radar technology
Russia has deployed two S-400 Triumf air defense missile regiments along with Pantsir-s AD missile system batteries in the Arctic in 2015. Pantsir-S AD missile/gun system batteries will act as close-in defense for the S-400s
Lockheed Martin has received the remaining funding of $279 million for the construction of the future USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) from the US Navy, the company press release said. The advanced procurement funding of $79 million approved by the Congress was first awarded to Lockheed Martin-led team in March 2015