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Genghis Khan Airlines to Fly With Chinese-made ARJ21 aircraft

October 16, 2018 @ 06:50 AM

A new regional carrier in Chinas Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Genghis Khan Airlines will commence commercial operations early next year with a fleet of locally-made 90-seater ARJ21 regional passenger jetliners. Genghis Khan Airlines plans to establish a fleet of 25 ARJ21 aircraft within the next five years
Study Awarded to Upgrade Airbus’ Tiger Helicopter

October 11, 2018 @ 01:34 PM

The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), acting on behalf of the French, German and Spanish Armament agencies DGA, BAAINBw and DGAM, has awarded a de-risking study to a European consortium comprising Airbus Helicopters, Thales and MDBA for the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of the Tiger attack helicopter to the Mk 3 standard. France, Germany and Spain will prepare together the development of new features and identify the innovations needed to improve the Tigers survivability and keep it fully operational beyond 2040
After S-400, More Contracts On The Way: Rosoboronexport

October 5, 2018 @ 03:09 PM

Russian arms exporting agency, Rosoboronexport today said several contracts are in final stages of negotiations with India following the signing of the S-400 missile defence system deal today. “Rosoboronexport is ready to cooperate with India in any areas
US Approves Sale of Five Armed Bell 407GX Helicopters to Iraq

October 5, 2018 @ 08:27 AM

The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of five Armed Bell 407GX helicopters configured with rocket launchers, machine guns and countermeasures for an estimated cost of $82.5 million
Agreement Likely on Kalashnikov 103 Rifle Manufacture in India

October 5, 2018 @ 07:45 AM

An inter-governmental agreement (IGA) to explore the possibility of setting up a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing the latest Russian Kalashnikov AK-103 assault rifles in India could be a part of the slew of agreement expected to be signed during President Putins visit to India today. The AK103 is the third generation of the Kalashnikov assault rifles, an upgrade of the popular AK47 and AKM rifles of Russian origin
UK Eyeing Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

October 4, 2018 @ 02:33 PM

The United Kingdoms Ministry of Defense (MoD) is in discussion with Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force to replace the current sentry fleet with E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson made the announcement ahead of this weeks NATO conference
Thirteen NATO Allies Sign Maritime Unmanned Systems Declaration

October 4, 2018 @ 10:01 AM

Defence Ministers from thirteen NATO Allies signed a declaration of intent to cooperate on the introduction of Maritime Unmanned Systems. At NATO Summit in Brussels in July, NATO leaders had endorsed the implementation of NATOs reinforced maritime posture
Rostec to Build Test Facility for Engine of Russian-Chinese Wide-body Aircraft

October 2, 2018 @ 11:11 AM

United Engine Corporation (UEC), a Rostec subsidiary, will build a $300 million test facility for the prospective PD-35 aircraft engine, which is proposed to be used in the Russian-Chinese CR929 Long Range Wide Body aircraft. The testing facilities will be created at JSC "UEC-PERM ENGINE"
US Approves Sale of ATACMS, GMLRS to Bahrain for $300 Million

September 29, 2018 @ 10:14 AM

The United States State Department has approved sale of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Unitary Rocket Pods and Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS) Unitary missiles for an estimated cost of $300 million to Bahrain. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today, DSCA said in a statement Friday
Russia Offers Space Flight to Indian Astronauts

September 26, 2018 @ 08:00 AM

Russia has offered to partner with India in the area of manned space flights and satellite programs if the would-be program is implemented within the BRICS. "We are looking for partners in the area of manned space flights

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