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Saab, Damen Team Up For Walrus Future Submarine Replacement Programme

January 20, 2015 @ 12:30 PM

Swedish company Saab is teaming with Netherlands Damen Shipyards Group to explore future opportunities in the international submarine market. Both companies have signed an exclusive teaming agreement to work together in pursuit of the potential Walrus-class submarine replacement programme for the Netherlands
Iran, Russia Sign Military Cooperation Pact, No Mention of S-300 Delivery

January 20, 2015 @ 12:02 PM

Iran and Russia signed a defense and military cooperation agreement today but left out the contentious issue of S-300 missile delivery to Tehran. The agreement was signed by Irans Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Tehran after two day negotiations between the two sides
FGFA Tops Russian Defense Minister’s Agenda In India

January 20, 2015 @ 09:48 AM

The Fifth- Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) project is expected to be top priority in talks between the Russian Defense Minister and Indian counterpart to be held on Wednesday at New Delhi. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoygu will arrive here tomorrow on a three-day visit to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar and review the ongoing cooperation and future prospects in the defence sector
China’s NORINCO Posts $64.4 Billion Revenue, $1.7 Billion Profits In 2014

January 17, 2015 @ 10:41 AM

North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO group), China's largest arms manufacturer reported 400.2 billion Yuan (US$64
As Sanctions Bite, Russia Offers Weapons for Goods

January 13, 2015 @ 01:45 PM

As Western sanctions have caused the Rouble to plummet to record lows, Moscow is hunting for weapons verses goods deals. Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov was in Thailand last week talking to the Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon where he proposed military cooperation and countertrade
Russia Demands Written Explanation Over Delay In Mistral Helicopter Carrier Delivery

January 13, 2015 @ 12:43 PM

Russia has demanded a written explanation from Paris as to why a Mistral helicopter carrier not delivered to Russia according to an earlier agreement, Ria Novosti reported Tuesday. “Russia could not accept oral explanations from individual French politicians of why the warship was not delivered on time, even if that politician is the countrys president,” a high ranking official from the Russian Defense Ministrys Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) was quoted as saying
Thales To Upgrade Fire Control System For French Anti-Air Missiles

January 8, 2015 @ 09:57 AM

Thales has won a contract to upgrade the fire control system for the surface-to-air anti-missile system (SAAM) deployed by the French Navys Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier. The contract was awarded from The Joint Armaments Cooperation Organization (OCCAr) on behalf of the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to upgrade the SAAM - surface-to-air anti-missile system
Indian Navy To Purchase Japanese US-2i Amphibious Aircraft

January 6, 2015 @ 01:15 PM

The Indian Navy is considering a $1.65 billion proposal to acquire 12 US-2i aircraft from Japanese company ShinMaywa in 2015, under the ‘Buy and Make (global) category of the Defence Procurement Procedure 2013
Indian And Chinese Border Guards Celebrate New Year Together

January 6, 2015 @ 07:31 AM

Chinese and Indian border guards jointly celebrated New Year near the two countries border, according to Xinhua. “The activity, held in the western part of the border area, was carried out in line with an agreement reached by the two sides earlier,” spokeswoman Hua Chunying was quoted as saying
Japan Proposes To Co-Develop Australian Submarines

January 5, 2015 @ 02:03 PM

Japan has proposed to co-develop Australia's new submarines, instead of exporting a new fleet, the local daily Mainichi Shimbun reported. Under the proposal, Japan's defence ministry is to cooperate with Australia in developing special steel and other materials for its new submarines, while Tokyo will be in charge of assembling them

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