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SpaceX Wins USAF GPS Satellite Launch Contract

March 15, 2017 @ 11:50 AM

SpaceX has won a $96.5 million GPS satellite launch contract defeating United Launch Alliance, a partnership of Lockheed Martin Corp
Used F-16s, Typhoons, Gripens Vie For Bulgarian Fighter Jet Replacement Plan

March 14, 2017 @ 10:22 AM

Italys Eurofighter Typhoon, Swedens Gripen and Portugals second hand F-16 are competing for over US$1.7 billion Bulgarian plan to buy eight fighter jets
Iran To Mass Produce Home-made Main Battle Tank 'Karrar'

March 13, 2017 @ 10:36 AM

Iran has unveiled its new home-made main battle tank, ‘Karrar and has announced plans to mass-produce it. “The tank can compete with the most advanced tanks in the world in the three main areas of power, precision and mobility, as well as maintenance and durability in the battleground,” Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan was quoted as saying by FARS news Sunday
Pakistan Army Inducts LOMADS For Defence Against Combat Aircraft, Cruise Missiles

March 12, 2017 @ 01:54 PM

Pakistan Army has inducted a Chinese-made Low to Medium Altitude Air Defence System (LOMADS) system, designated LY-80 which can intercept fighter jets and cruise missile up to an altitude of 12 KM. A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Sunday, “LY-80 is a Chinese mobile air defence system, capable of tracking and destroying variety of aerial targets at longer ranges flying at low and medium altitude
Reliance Defense, L&T To Compete For India's $3 Billion Amphibious Warship Contract

March 10, 2017 @ 02:12 PM

Indias firms Reliance defense and L&T are likely to compete for bagging Rs 20000 crore ( US $3 billion) contract from the country's Defense ministry to build four amphibious warships. Commercial bids submitted by the two private firms for the largest defence project under Make in India will be opened in the next three months
Israeli Firm Offers Upgraded MicroB UAV For Indian Army Requirements

March 8, 2017 @ 09:54 AM

Israels BlueBird has upgraded its MicroB unmanned air vehicle to satisfy the requirements of an Indian army competition. The company has not released images of its new version, however the drone will have a 2h flight endurance and an effective data link range of 8
China Declassifies 2346 Military Patents For Civilian Use

March 7, 2017 @ 08:16 AM

China has declassified more than 3000 national defense patents with 2346 of them released to public to promote civilian use. The patents by the National Defense Intellectual Property Office of the Equipment Development Department of Chinas Central Military Commission (CMC) were published on the PLA Weapon Equipment Acquisition Information Network (PLA-WEAIN),
Boeing, Leonardo Offer MH-139 As USAF’s UH-1N Huey Replacement

March 4, 2017 @ 06:52 AM

Boeing and Italys Leonardo have teamed up to enter the US Air Forces UH-1N Huey replacement competition and will offer a militarized version of the Italian firms AW139 helicopter. The aircraft, dubbed the MH-139, will need to incorporate a number of modifications to bring it in line with the services survivability specifications,
Boeing Challenges Denmark In Court Over Its F-35 Fighter Jet Selection

March 3, 2017 @ 01:52 PM

Boeing has lodged legal action against Denmark Defense officials for refusing to fully disclose documents, showing how it evaluated competing fighter jets before it selected Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet. “Its been almost six months since we requested the documents, and the ministry has not responded as required,” said Tom Bell, a senior vice-president of global sales and marketing with Boeing's Defense, Space and Security unit
Bangladesh Invites Bids For Twin-engine, Multi-Role Fighter Jets With AESA Radar

March 2, 2017 @ 03:35 PM

Bangladeshs Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) has issued a global tender for eight multi-role combat aircraft plus four options for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). The new fighters are being sought for fortifying Bangladeshs defensibility against aerial threats as well as providing it with a platform for anti-surface, maritime and offensive counter-air operations,

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