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India, Japan Close To Approving Amphibious Aircraft Deal Worth $1.65 Billion

January 29, 2014 @ 09:21 AM

India and Japan are in talks to finalize a $1.65 billion amphibious aircraft deal from ShinMaywa Industries
From Submarines To C4ISR: Southeast Asian Naval Procurement Continues To Increase

January 27, 2014 @ 10:45 AM

Naval procurement in Southeast Asia continues to grow as countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand forge contracts to better equip their naval forces. Vietnam has recently entered into an agreement with India to receive training for up to 500 submariners
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin Hope To Nab Singapore F-16 Upgrade Contract

January 24, 2014 @ 11:53 AM

Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems are hoping to secure the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet upgrade contract. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) had announced last week the potential foreign military sales (FMS) for upgrading Singapore's 60 F-16C/D/D+ aircraft for an estimated $2
Singapore To Focus On Cyber Security, Missile Procurement; Defense Market To Expand...

January 23, 2014 @ 10:20 AM

Considered to be the most advanced military force in Southeast Asia, Singapores defense market is set to be worth $13.4 Billion by 2018
Algerian Navy Launch Future Flagship

January 21, 2014 @ 04:22 PM

Fincantieri last week launched the future flagship of the Algerian Navy, the Kalaat Beni Abbes, a vessels designated as a landing and logistic support ship. This is a project that has seen the light as part of a broad and innovative Italian-Algerian cooperation program that gives the Italian Navy full and direct involvement in the training of the ships first crew
Gripen Buy Awaits Brazilian Congress Approval

January 16, 2014 @ 01:42 PM

Brazil Ministry of Defense will have to seek approval from its countrys Congress for the purchase of 36 Swedish Gripen NG fighters. Defense Minister Celso Amorim said that the choice of aircraft by the Brazilian government was based on three criteria: price, technology transfer and performance
Thales Wins £100 Million Air Defense Systems Contract

January 15, 2014 @ 11:39 AM

Thales has won a 100 million euros contract to supply Forceshield integrated air defense system and STARSTREAK missiles to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. In addition to the supply of STARStreak short-range air defence missiles, the system comprises CONTROLMaster200 radar and weapon coordination systems, RAPIDRanger mobile weapon systems and Lightweight Multiple Launchers (LML), as well as associated communications, training and support equipment
Israel To Buy Bell Boeing V-22 Tiltrotor Worth $1 Billion

January 15, 2014 @ 10:12 AM

Israel has ordered six Bell Boeing V-22 tiltrotor worth more than $1 billion, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 13 January. The government of Israel's request includes six aircraft in a "V-22B Block C" configuration, with these to be optimised for search and rescue and special operations duties, the DSCA says
Singapore F-16 Upgrade Programme Announced: Report

January 15, 2014 @ 10:05 AM

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has outlined the details on Singapores long-awaited upgrade programme for 60 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Block 52 fighters. The proposed package is worth $2
DAPA To Develop New Stratosphere Endurance UAV Design By 2017

January 13, 2014 @ 04:02 PM

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is planning to develop the stratosphere endurance UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) design technology by 2017, with an estimated cost $42 million (45.2 billion won)

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