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Pakistan Orders AW139 Helicopters

August 5, 2016 @ 08:41 AM

Pakistan has signed a contract with Leonardo-Finmeccanica for an undisclosed number of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to be used for transport and EMS missions. This event sets a major milestone for Leonardo and further expands the already successful presence of the AW139 and other models in the Country
India’s First Defense Electronics Policy Likely By August End

August 4, 2016 @ 12:14 PM

The Indian government is likely to announce its first Defense Electronics policy which will streamline procurement and domestic manufacturing by the end of this month. Speaking to Defenseworld
Parsons Wins $85M Ballistic Missile Defense System Support Contract

August 4, 2016 @ 10:35 AM

Parsons Government Services has been awarded the US Missile Defense Agency contract worth $85 million to support the development of for command, control, communications and battle management engineering (C3BM) system. This contract will support the development of an integrated, fiscally sustainable C3BM system for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) to be adaptable and responsive to intelligence based threats and to defend the homeland, regional interests, allies, and deployed forces against ballistic missile threats
Pentagon Refuses $300 Million In Military Reimbursements To Pakistan

August 4, 2016 @ 10:27 AM

The Pentagon has refused a $300 million in military reimbursements to Pakistan as the US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is yet to verify on Islamabads strong stance against the terrorists group Haqqani network. "The funds could not be released to the Government of Pakistan at this time because the Secretary has not yet certified that Pakistan has taken sufficient action against the Haqqani network," Pentagon spokesman Adam Stump said on Wednesday, Dawn reports
Boeing, Northrop in Race for USAF Strategic Deterrent ICBM Project

August 4, 2016 @ 09:28 AM

Boeing and Northrop Grumman are going to compete for the US Air Force next-generation nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program, known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). As reported by Sputnik, both the US firms are planning to submit a proposal for the GBSD sooner
Indian Army Mulls Setting Up MRO Base For Aviation Corps’ Helicopters

August 2, 2016 @ 10:05 AM

The Indian Army is considering setting up maintenance and overhauling base for Army Aviation Corps (AAC) helicopters. “The Army has projected a requirement for 40 acres and is keen on acquiring land in Pinjore where Haryana has a flying club and the location is also adjacent to the Western Command headquarters,” a Haryana state government officer was quoted as saying by
South Korea Seeks Technologies For Medium Altitude Drone Development From US

August 1, 2016 @ 01:39 PM

South Korean delegation has asked the United States to provide technologies related to the development of medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle during a meeting in Washington. Both the sides discussed several key foreign and security policy issues, including the transfer of US technologies essential for development of South Korea's own fighter jet KF-X program, according to
French Air Force Mirage 2000 Upgrade Nearly Similar To That Of IAF

August 1, 2016 @ 01:02 PM

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) recently awarded Dassault a contract for mid-life upgrade (MLU) of its Mirage 2000D fighters which looks similar to the upgrade program carried on the Indian Air Force (IAF) Mirage 2000 Fighters. Under the DGA contract, the aircraft will be upgraded with new automatic cannon, MBDA MICA IR short and medium range air to air missile replacing the existing MBDA Magic 550 besides improved avionics
Turkish Armed Forces No Longer Under Command Of General Staff

August 1, 2016 @ 11:50 AM

The Turkish Army, Navy and Air Force have now been transferred under the direct authority of the defense Ministry and will no longer be under the command of the General Staff after a coup attempt early last month. The Turkish government issued a decree Sunday, Sputnik reported
Prior To Landing Troops In India, China Carried Out Spy Sorties With...

August 1, 2016 @ 10:53 AM

China had conducted a reconnaissance mission with Tupolev Tu153M aircraft prior to its transgression in the Barahoti area in Uttarkhand district. The aircraft used by Chinese Peoples Liberation Army was armed with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) which provides broad-area imaging at high resolutions

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