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Belarus Orders More Tor-M2 Air Defense Missile Systems

October 27, 2017 @ 10:15 AM

Belarus' Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that the country has signed an agreement with Russia's Almaz-Antey defense contractor for the delivery of another battery of Tor-M2 air defense missile systems. "Our country will get the new armament as part of the agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus on developing military and technical cooperation dated December 10, 2009," the press office of the Belarusian Defense Ministry said, TASS reports
Navantia, Lockheed Martin Extend Surface Ships and Naval Combat System Tech Cooperation

October 27, 2017 @ 10:05 AM

Spain's state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia and US aerospace firm Lockheed Martin have signed a renewed Memorandum of Agreement to jointly explore mutually beneficial new business opportunities in the areas of surface ships and naval combat systems. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to recognize their history working alongside each other and to seal the renewed agreement, Maryland-based Lockheed Martin announced in a company news release
China, Russia To Conduct Joint Anti-Missile Drill

October 27, 2017 @ 09:42 AM

Chinese and Russian militaries will hold a joint anti-missile drill based on computer simulations this year, Xinhua reports. "Chinese and Russian militaries have been in close collaboration this year
Chinese Air Force to Cooperate With Logistics Firms, Use Drones for Shipment

October 27, 2017 @ 08:19 AM

The People's Liberation Army air force (PLA-AF) will cooperate with five Chinese companies to upgrade civil-military logistics integration, according to an agreement between the companies and the PLA air force logistics department. The five companies are SF Express, China Railway Express, China Postal Express & Logistics, Deppon Logistics and JD Logistics
Russia, Qatar Sign Military Coop Agreement, S-400 Missile System Export Likely

October 26, 2017 @ 01:47 PM

Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammad Al-Attiyah, the Minister of State for Defence of Qatar, signed a joint intergovernmental agreement on military technical cooperation on the sidelines of the Russian ministers visit to Doha. The representatives of Russias state arms exporter Rosoboronexport and the Qatari Defense Ministry signed a memorandum and a framework contract in the defense sector in the presence of Shoigu and his Qatari counterpart, the defense ministry in Moscow said
Russia Hands over Kalashnikov Rifles, Army Trucks To Philippines

October 25, 2017 @ 09:53 AM

Russia on Wednesday donated military equipment and trucks to the Philippines in a handover ceremony held in the port of Manila, on board the Russian Pacific Fleets large antisubmarine warfare ship Admiral Panteleyev. The transfer of military products includes 20 units of multi-purpose vehicles, 5,000 units of AK-74M Kalashnikov assault rifles, 1 million units of ammunition and 5,000 units of steel helmets
Germany Signs Submarines Deal With Israel

October 24, 2017 @ 03:51 PM

Germany on Monday signed a deal to sell three submarines to the Israeli navy in an agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Netanyahu "welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Germany and the state of Israel to acquire the submarines," his office said in a statement
HAL To Invest Up to US$615 Million For Indian Sukhoi Spares

October 24, 2017 @ 12:15 PM

Indias state-owned aircraft manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will be investing up to Rs 4,000 crore (US$615m) initially to set up components store for maintaining the air force's Sukhoi fleet. “Availability of Sukhoi fighter aircraft is more important
Indonesia considering Help from India, Japan to Build Satellite Launch Station

October 24, 2017 @ 05:18 AM

The Indonesian National Aeronautics and Space Agency (LAPAN) is considering help from space-faring nations such as India and Japan to build its first satellite launching station and kick-start its space program. Head of LAPAN Thomas Djamaluddin said detailed planning of satellite launch station development is being done, including considering cooperation with other countries in the process as the required fund is very big, complicated and require more experienced human resources,
US Approves $575 Million Bell UH-1Y Helicopters Sale to Czech Republic

October 24, 2017 @ 03:57 AM

The US State Department has approved a possible sale to the Czech Republic for 12 Bell UH-1Y attack and utility helicopters estimated to cost $575 million. The principal contractors will be Bell Helicopter, Textron and General Electric Company

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