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Indo-Russian JV Could Manufacture 400 Kamov 226-T Helicopters

February 15, 2017 @ 03:53 PM

An estimated 400 Kamov 226-T helicopters are planned to be manufactured by an Indo-Russian Joint venture under the “Make in India” program. The documents for the joint venture formation between Russias Rostec companies on one side and HAL on the other side have been prepared and registration is awaited
India, Russia Finalise Agreement To Co-Produce Kamov 226T Helicopters

February 15, 2017 @ 08:29 AM

Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Russian defence firms have finalised the Joint Venture agreement to produce light weight multi-role 'Kamov 226T' helicopters in India. The document is awaiting formal registration with relevant bodies in the respective countries which is likely to take another "month or two", a top Russian defence executive was quoted as saying by
First Phase Contract Of Su-30MKI Upgrade In 90 Days

February 15, 2017 @ 07:31 AM

The first phase of Su-30MKI twin-engine fighter jet upgrade contract between India and Russia is likely to be confirmed by 90 days. “The Su-30MKI upgrade program related contract will be concluded in 90 days,” HAL Chairman T
Germany Planning A Joint Fleet Of Lockheed C130 Transport Planes With France

February 15, 2017 @ 05:47 AM

Germany has plans to set up a joint fleet of Lockheed Martin Corp C-130J transport planes with France as part of a move to expand European defence cooperation to be announced at NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels. The country also has plans to join a Netherlands-led fleet of Airbus A330 tanker planes,
Thales, Bharat Dynamics MoU On STARStreak Missile For India

February 14, 2017 @ 01:22 PM

Indias Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thales to assess the opportunity for the transfer of technology of the STARStreak missile capability to India with the support of United Kingdom (UK). The MoU was signed in the presence of Ms Harriet Baldwin, MP, Minister for Defence Procurement for the UK Government at Aero India 2017, Thales announced today
Russia Helicopters Implementing Pilot Project For After Sales Service In India

February 14, 2017 @ 06:08 AM

Russian Helicopters is developing a ‘single-window system for after-sales services. A pilot project is currently being implemented in India
Ukraine To Replace Russian Origin Kalashnikov With American M16 Assault Rifle

February 10, 2017 @ 01:43 PM

Ukraine will manufacture a new assault rifle, WAC-47 based on the M16 as a result of the Memorandum of Cooperation between UOP SE “Ukroboronservis” and the American company, Aeroscraft. The assault rifle is to become the new firearm standard of the Ukrainian forces compatible with NATO standards
DARPA Selects Commercial Partner For Satellite Repair Program Despite Orbital ATK Lawsuit

February 10, 2017 @ 09:55 AM

Despite Orbital ATKs lawsuit, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has gone ahead with its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program by selecting Space Systems Loral (SSL) as its commercial partner for the program. DARPA and SSL seek to develop technologies that would enable cooperative inspection and servicing of satellites in geosynchronous orbit (GEO), more than 20,000 miles above the Earth, and demonstrate those technologies on orbit, DARPA said in a press statement Thursday
Trump Administration May Reboot Lockheed Martin’s F-16 India Plans

February 9, 2017 @ 01:57 PM

The US Trump administration may want a fresh look at Lockheed Martins proposal to move production of F-16 fighter jets to India. "We've briefed the Administration on the current proposal, which was supported by the Obama Administration as part of a broader cooperative dialogue with the Government of India," a Lockheed Martin Spokesperson was quoted as saying by
India Offers Naval Ops Training To Indonesia

February 9, 2017 @ 01:11 PM

India has offered training facility to the Indonesian Navy, including submarine operations as part of bilateral cooperation between the two nations. During his visit to India in December, Indonesian President Joko Widodo agreed with India to “conclude a substance bilateral Defense Agreement”

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