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Russia Miffed With India For Letting US Navy Officials Onboard 'Chakra' Submarine

November 9, 2017 @ 02:47 PM

Russia has accused India of committing an “unfriendly act” by granting the US officials access to the Russian nuclear submarine of Project 971I, operated by the Indian Navy since 2011. According to Russian newpaper
Airbus Helicopters Tests Hforce Ballistic Weapon System Onboard H145M Light Helicopter

November 9, 2017 @ 01:16 PM

Airbus Helicopters has recently completed a ballistic development test of an HForce weapon system on a H145M helicopter held at Pápa Airbase in Hungary. The tested system included guns (FN Herstal HMP400), unguided rockets (Thales FZ231) and cannons (Nexter NC621) as well as an electro-optical targeting system by Wescam (MX15) and a helmet mounted sight display by Thales (Scorpion)
UAE Military Delegation Visits Russian Army's Tank Division

November 9, 2017 @ 12:11 PM

A military delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited the Kantemirovskaya tank division, Moscow region, Western Military District earlier this week. The visit is in the light increased interest on part of the UAE in Russian military equipment following its usage in the Syrian civil war
Israeli Rafael Offers Trophy Countermeasures, Spike Missiles to Australia

November 8, 2017 @ 08:38 AM

Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is offering its Trophy Active Protection System and Spike missiles for Australias LAND 400 armored vehicles program and plans to open a local company in the country. “In order to meet the anticipated demand, Rafael will be opening a local company in Australia to jointly produce the SPIKE missiles with Australias Varley and will be purchasing metal for various system from Australia's Bisalloy Steel Group,” the company announced on Monday
S Korea Eyes Oman, UAE, Lebanon for Weapons Sales After Def Minister...

November 8, 2017 @ 07:23 AM

Defense Minister Song Young-moo discussed defence cooperation and equipment sales with Oman, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Lebanon where South Korean troops are based during his visit last week. Song met with Oman Defense Minister Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al Busaidi in Muscat on Saturday where South Korea's Cheonghae Unit, deployed in the Gulf of Aden to counter pirates, is based
Russia to Deliver Two Mi-17V-5 Helicopters to Thailand

November 7, 2017 @ 12:57 PM

Russia has signed a contract in September this year to deliver two Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters to Thailand. "A contract was signed in September 2017 on the delivery of two Mi-17V-5 helicopters in the interests of the Royal Thai Army
a4ESSOR Wins OCCAR Contract to Enhance New Phase of ESSOR Program

November 7, 2017 @ 12:34 PM

The joint venture a4ESSOR (Alliance for European Secure SOftware defined Radio) has been awarded a contract by OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière dARmement) to start a new phase of the ESSOR programme, called ESSOR Operational Capability 1 (OC1). The ESSOR OC1 phase aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the ESSOR High Data Rate Waveform (HDR WF), developed in the previous phase of the ESSOR programme, in order to meet the requirements of the battlefield with secure, high capacity land tactical communications, the company said in a statement Tuesday
Cochin shipyard To Build Eight Anti-Submarine Ships For Indian Navy

November 6, 2017 @ 05:10 PM

Cochin Shipyard Limited, one of the largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility in India, has won a tender for manufacturing 8 anti-submarine ships for the Indian Navy under a project estimated to cost INR 5,400 crores (US$834m). The Navys project will enhance the submarine capacity of the country and will make advancements in the core capabilities, New Delhi Times reports
UAE Considering Raytheon's 'Glide Bomb'

November 6, 2017 @ 02:55 PM

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated an interest in acquiring Raytheons Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) 'glide bomb' for its air force, the company announced ahead of the Dubai Air Show next week. The JSOW C Variant is in various stages of acquisition by several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
Indian Navy Chief to Visit French Air and Naval Bases

November 6, 2017 @ 10:20 AM

Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and Indian Navy Chief is touring France this week where he will be visiting the French Airbase at Landivisiau and the French Submarine Facility at Cherbourg. He will be briefed on the operational employability of the Rafale aircraft by the French Air Force

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