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Indian Defence Ministry Proposes Leasing of Military Equipment

August 4, 2020 @ 06:59 AM

India has proposed leasing of military equipment in its revised draft of Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, that may enable the military to possess and operate costly platforms required for a limited period. Leasing was introduced as another category for acquisition in addition to the existing ‘Buy and ‘Make acquisition
29 killed in Afghan Prison Attack: Islamic State Claims Responsiblity

August 3, 2020 @ 11:58 AM

Islamic State has claimed to have carried out the attack on Nangarhar prison in Afghanistans Jalalabad that has left 29 people dead. “At least 29 people were killed and 50 others were wounded in Nangarhar prison attack that ended after almost 18 hours,” Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the governor of Nangarhar province, was quoted as saying by TOLO News Monday
Saab, Boeing, Lockheed Submit Bids for Canadian Fighter Jet Procurement

August 1, 2020 @ 05:49 AM

The Canadian government received bids from Saab (Gripen E), Boeing (F/A-18 Super Hornet) and Lockheed Martin (F-35 Lightning II) for its fighter jet procurement project on July 31. In late 2017, Canada launched Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) to buy 88 advanced fighters to replace the Royal Canadian Air Forces existing fleet of CF-18 jets
Greece Signs LOA to Purchase 4 MH-60R, Modernize S-70B6 Choppers

July 31, 2020 @ 12:16 PM

The Greek government has signed letters of acceptances (LOA) to purchase four MH-60R helicopters and modernize old S-70B6 rotorcraft. Value of the contract is not known
Boeing, Mitsubishi to Upgrade Japanese F-15 Jets into 'Super Interceptors'

July 31, 2020 @ 08:14 AM

Boeing and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) recently signed an agreement to upgrade F-15J aircraft to the Japan Super Interceptor (JSI) configuration. The contract is part of a larger
US Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to Philippines

July 31, 2020 @ 03:34 AM

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Philippines of Scout, Assault, and Light Support Boats along with armaments and sensors for an estimated cost of $126 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Thursday
New Chinese Warship Engine to Power Lasers, Catapult Launch

July 30, 2020 @ 07:13 AM

A new Chinese 20MW generator for warships includes advanced integrated electric propulsion (IEP) technology that would power high energy weapons, including electromagnetic railguns and lasers. It could also be used to power catapult launch system in aircraft carriers
Lockheed Martin to Modify Three MH-60R helicopters to India Configuration

July 29, 2020 @ 03:51 AM

Lockheed Martin is awarded an $18.1 million (INR 135
US Clears $39M AMRAAM Sale to Netherlands

July 28, 2020 @ 04:23 AM

The United States has agreed to sell 16 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment to Netherlands for $39 million. On Monday, the State Department said it made a determination approving the possible Foreign Military Sale
Five IAF Rafale Jets take off From France for India

July 27, 2020 @ 12:09 PM

Five Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale Jets operated by IAF pilots took off from Dassault Aviation Mérignac facility to ferry to Ambala Air Force Station for entering service in N0 17 Squadron “Golden Arrows”. They are expected to arrive in their home base of Ambala on July 29

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