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China To Induct 'Humvee' Competitor into PLA

June 14, 2019 @ 12:40 PM

China is set to commission into the People's Liberation Army (PLA) its next-generation off-road tactical armoured vehicle which is seen as a competitor to the United States' High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (Humvee). “The new Chinese vehicle can be compared with Americas Humvee
Rheinmetall-BAE Systems Land Systems JV Approved By UK Competition and Markets Authority

June 13, 2019 @ 11:10 AM

The proposed joint venture (JV) between Rheinmetall and BAE Systems to manufacture military vehicles has been approved by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The JV will be known as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
Sanctions-hit Russian firm, AeroKomposzite Develops Composite Wings for MC-21 Airliner

June 11, 2019 @ 02:06 PM

Russian MC-21 airliner program which had been delayed due to American sanctions on acquiring composite technology has moved back on track with a Russia-based AeroKompozite announcing the development of wings and other structures made from composites. The announcement was made by United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) which is the lead agency for developing the passenger plane on its Twitter account Monday
Sikorsky Wins $542M for Six VH-92A Presidential Helicopters

June 11, 2019 @ 04:04 AM

Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has won a $542 million contract to build six VH-92A Presidential Helicopters to mark the start of low-rate initial production. The VH-92 is a military variant of the Sikorsky S-92 twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter
Mitsubishi Heavy Could Acquire Bombardier’s Regional Jet Business

June 6, 2019 @ 08:53 AM

Mitsubishi Heavy is in talks to buy Bombardier's commercial regional jet business, a move that could provide it with technology and processes to complete the development of Japan's first domestically produced passenger jet. "It is true that we are in discussions relating to a possible transaction involving Bombardier's regional jet program," Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said in a statement
Russia To Offer Customizable MiG-35 Jet To India

June 1, 2019 @ 06:44 AM

Russia will offer customizable Mikoyan MiG-35 fighter to the Indian Air Force (IAF) which is looking to acquire 114 combat aircraft to supplement its depleting fleet of fighters. Russia is open to the idea of integrating additional advanced weapons, local weapons and RD-33OVT engine to provide super maneuverability to meet with the IAF's requirement, idrw
Rand Corporation Suggest Options to "Overextend and Unbalance" Russia

May 24, 2019 @ 09:52 AM

An influential United States think tank, Rand Corporation has suggested that the United States could use a variety of economic, military and ideological strategies to divide and destabilize Russia. According to a report by the Rand Corporation sponsored by the US Army, the US and its allies could employ “nonviolent, cost-imposing options” to weaken Russias economy, military and government structures
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
DARPA to Develop Artificial Intelligence based Top Guns

May 15, 2019 @ 06:32 PM

The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking to automate air-to-air combat, enabling reaction times at machine speeds and freeing pilots to concentrate on the larger air battle. No ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI) currently exists that can outduel a human pilot in a fighter jet in a high-speed, high-G dogfight, a DARPA release said
Lockheed Martin To Sell F-21s To India Only if it Buys 114...

May 13, 2019 @ 04:31 PM

Lockheed Martin has said that its F-21 fighter, customized to suit India, will not be offered to any other country if the Indian Air Force (IAF) places an order for 114 jets that it currently looking to acquire. The IAF last month, issued an RFI (Request for Information) or initial tender to acquire 114 jets at a cost of around $18 billion, which is billed as one of the worlds biggest military procurement in recent years

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