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India, Russia Discuss Smerch Rocket Ammo Manufacturing Deal

September 10, 2015 @ 12:29 PM

India is in discussion with Russia on manufacturing ammunition for Russian-made Smerch multiple rocket launchers in the country. "Talks are continuing, the Indian side is considering an appropriate form of cooperation, whether it will be a joint venture or co-production
Russo-Chinese Heavy-Lift Helicopter First Flight In 2020

September 10, 2015 @ 10:07 AM

Russia and China are finalizing an agreement to jointly manufacture a heavy-lift helicopter next year and will conduct its first flight around 2020. Speaking at the third Chinese Helicopter Expo at Tianjin, Wu Ximing, chief helicopter designer at Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) was quoted by China Military Online, “"The project is progressing smoothly, and we are discussing with our Russian counterparts terms and clauses in the agreement
Investment Restrictions, Lack of Local Expertise in Defence Hinder 'Make in India'

September 9, 2015 @ 03:47 PM

Israeli defence companies, IAI, Elbit and Rafael, are eyeing joint ventures with Indian companies for manufacturing UAVs, missiles, radars and other defence equipment. “India is a key market and several projects are lined up under the Make in India initiative,” representatives from frontline Israeli defence companies said during a Indo-Israeli industry meeting organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in Delhi yesterday
Rosoboronexport To Hard-sell Tanks, Armored Vehicles At Russian Arms Expo-2015

September 9, 2015 @ 11:43 AM

Rosoboronexport is hardselling military tanks and armored vehicles at the Russian Arms Expo (RAE)-2015, held from September 9 to 12. Rosoboronexport will hold presentations at the International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment and Ammunition with manufacturers, a company release said
Indian Army To Get First ‘Dhanush’ Howitzer In November

September 8, 2015 @ 04:44 PM

Indias indigenously-developed 155mm artillery gun ‘Dhanush is set to be handed over to the army in November. This would be the first artillery gun to be inducted since the Bofors scandal of 1987
Brazil To Buy Russian Pantsir-S1 Missile Systems Next Year

September 8, 2015 @ 12:49 PM

Brazil will buy Pantsir-S1 close-range air defence system from Russia in 2016. “Russia has been notified that an allotment from the Brazilian budget for the purchase of Pantsirs is planned for 2016,” a highly-ranked official in the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation was quoted as saying by Sputnik International Tuesday
Reliance Defense, Abu Dhabi Ship Building Signs MoU For Naval Ship Construction

September 8, 2015 @ 10:52 AM

Indias Reliance Defense (RDL) and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for construction of naval ships, including frigates and destroyers for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), over the next 10 years. "Under this MoU, RDL and ADSB are investigating the opportunity to set up a strategic partnership for the construction of naval ships - including frigates, destroyers and other specialized vessels to address the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) over the next 10 years," a statement by the Reliance Group said Monday
To Cut Costs, Poland May Join Norway Or Netherlands To Buy Subs

September 7, 2015 @ 02:38 PM

Poland may join Norway or the Netherlands to buy submarines instead of buying them alone to cut costs. Polish ministry of defense had plans of buying three submarines at an estimated cost of US $2 billion at the start of the year
Alliant Wins Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile procurement Contract For US, Australia, Italy

September 4, 2015 @ 04:20 PM

Alliant Techsystems Operations has won a $118 million contract to procure the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) services for the US Navy, Australia and Italy. The procurement includes conversion of AGM-88B High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles to 142 AGM-88E All-Up-Rounds and 12 Captive Air Training Missiles
TAI Partners With Polish Companies For The KRUK Helicopter Program

September 2, 2015 @ 03:15 PM

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has signed MoUs with a host of Polish companies for the KRUK Program of the Polish Armed Forces. TAIs T129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter is part of the program

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