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Non-combat Chinese Troops Demobilized As Part of Military Reform

March 15, 2018 @ 11:12 AM

China is demobilizing thousands of soldiers and officers and is deploying hundreds of troops to the border regions as part of the military reform, local media reports. The 81th Army Group of the PLA's Central Theater Command, based in Zhangjiakou city, Hebei Province, said that "military officers and soldiers responded shortly after receiving the order… more than 10,000 moved to other stations, thousands were demobilized; and hundreds were assigned to visit the border regions," according to a video shown on tv
Orbital Sciences To Procure 24 Supersonic Sea-Skimming Targets For US Navy, Qatar

March 15, 2018 @ 09:50 AM

The US Department of defense announced a $67.5 million worth contract awarded to Orbital Sciences Corp
Australian Military Bans Chinese WeChat App

March 14, 2018 @ 01:57 PM

The Australian Defense Department has banned its employees from using WeChat, an instant messaging app that's huge in China, likely related to data security fears within Australia. Employees at the Australian Defense Department have been prohibited from going on WeChat
Rheinmetall Beats BAE Systems to Win US$4.1 B Australian Armored Vehicle Contract

March 14, 2018 @ 10:47 AM

German firm Rheinmetall was awarded a Aus$5.2 (US$4
Ammo India 2018: India’s Defence Minister Calls For Defence PSUs To Be...

March 12, 2018 @ 05:44 PM

Indias Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has underlined the need for revitalizing defence PSUs and ordnance factories for meeting the ammunition needs of Indias defence forces. “The managements of these organisations need to be ahead of the curve and show dynamism,” as they possess immense and valuable assets that could offer manufacturers huge production opportunities,” she said, while addressing Ammo India 2018, the 1st International Conference on Military Ammunition on the theme, Make in India- Opportunities and Challenges
Saudi Arabia Signs Memorandum with UK to Purchase 48 Typhoon Aircraft

March 10, 2018 @ 07:30 AM

The UK Government has signed a Memorandum of Intent with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to aim to finalise discussions for the purchase of 48 Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft worth an estimated US$16 billion. The Memorandum was signed during the high profile visit of Saudi Crown Prince Salman to London earlier this week
UAE to Procure Raytheon AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Missiles Worth US$270 Million

March 9, 2018 @ 04:15 AM

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of three hundred (300) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II missiles and associated equipment worth US$270 million. The prime contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company
Japan’s New Advanced Jet Fighter to be Based on Existing Western Aircraft...

March 8, 2018 @ 09:26 AM

Japan is eyeing proposals for its new advanced jet fighter worth around $40 billion based on existing western aircraft and has issued a third request for information (RFI) to American and European nations. "Japan expects specific proposals for designs based on existing aircraft," said one of the sources
Indian Nag Missile Tests Could Jeopardize $500M Spike Missile Deal: Israeli Media

March 7, 2018 @ 08:57 AM

India's successful testing of its Nag anti-armor missile could jeopardize a potential deal to purchase Spike Missile from Rafael of Israel worth US$500 million, reports appearing in Israeli media suggest. The fate of the deal is again clouded in doubt with India continuing to develop its own anti-tank missile, which will compete with the Israeli missile
Boeing Wins $282M P-8A Long Lead Parts Contract Modification

March 6, 2018 @ 02:10 PM

Boeing has been awarded a $282 million contract to provide long lead parts associated with the manufacture of 19 P-8A Poseidon, the maritime, patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, for the U.S

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