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China, Russia Take First Steps Towards Dollar-less Trade
July 3, 2019 @ 11:37 AMIn an attempt to bypass US sanctions on Russian entities mainly in defence and energy, Moscow has concluded an agreement with Beijing on switching to settlements in national currencies. A mechanism for mutual settlements is planned to be set up by 2020
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Indonesian Defence Ministry 'Signs Documents' for Su-35 Jet Purchase: Minister
June 3, 2019 @ 10:14 AMIndonesian Defence Ministry has signed documents concerning the purchase of 11 Su-35 fighter jets while the Trade and Finance Ministries are still in the process of approval, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu was quoted as saying by TASS on Sunday. The need for approval from multiple ministries was connected with the fact that "there will be different forms of payment," he explained
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Boeing’s Insitu to Supply ScanEagle UAVs to Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
June 1, 2019 @ 06:46 AMBoeing subsidiary Insitu Inc is awarded $47,930,791 contract for 34 ScanEagle unmanned air vehicles for the governments of Malaysia (12); Indonesia (8); Philippines (8); and Vietnam (6). In addition, this order provides for spare payloads, spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools, training, technical services, and field service representatives
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Pak to Buy Turkey's Anti-Torpedo System For Agoste-class Subs
May 30, 2019 @ 11:20 AMPakistan is likely to purchase the export version of Turkey's Zargana anti-torpedo countermeasure systems, to be equipped on diesel-electric fast-attack Agoste 90B class submarines. The Pakistani Navy and the developer of the systems, Turkish firm Aselsan are expected to meet soon to discuss the purchase, Daily Sabah reported Wednesday
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On the heels of the Indonesia Contract: A Closer Look at Russian...
May 17, 2019 @ 11:52 AMIn April the Russian arms exporter, Rosoboronexport and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence have signed a contract to supply BMP-3F infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) and amphibious armoured personnel carriers (APC) BT-3F to the Indonesias Marine Corps. The reason for the BMP-3Fs selection by the Indonesian marines is said to be its unique amphibious features with superior near-shore performance compared to other such vehicles proposed for the competition, Indonesian media reported
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Malaysia, Indonesia To Receive Six ScanEagle 2 UAS Each from Washington
May 1, 2019 @ 11:53 AMMalaysia will receive six ScanEagle 2 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) later this year while Indonesia will receive an equal number in 2022 under the United States funded Maritime Security Initiative (MSI). US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver said during a media round-table in Kuala Lumpur last week that the Philippines had received six ScanEagle 2 UAS in 2018 as part of the MSI policy
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Russia Signs Contract with Indonesia to Supply BMP-3F Infantry Fighting Vehicles
April 24, 2019 @ 01:08 PMRussian arms exporter, Rosoboronexport and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence have signed a contract to supply BMP-3F infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) and amphibious armoured personnel carriers (APCs) BT-3F to the Indonesias Marine Corps. The value of the contract and number of IFVs and APCs to be delivered was not specified by Rosoboronexport which announced the contract in a press release
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US Suspends CARAT Drill With Sri Lanka After Sunday's Blasts
April 22, 2019 @ 03:03 PMThe United States (US) has suspended the Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training (CARAT) drill with Sri Lankan military scheduled to take place this week in wake of series of eight explosions that ripped through the country on Sunday. The blasts were targeted at the island nation's Catholic churches and hotels
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Turkey to Receive AIM-9X Missiles
April 16, 2019 @ 02:51 PMTurkey is among several foreign countries which will receive AIM-9X Block II missiles as part of the US foreign military sales program. The inclusion of Turkey comes amidst reports that the Pentagon has blocked supply of parts that go into the F-35 manufacturing supply chain in Turkey as punishment for Ankara continuing its purchase process of Russias S-400 air defence system
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South Korea Wins $1B To Supply Indonesia With Submarines
April 13, 2019 @ 07:48 AMSouth Korea has won $1.02 billion to supply Indonesia with three 1,400-ton submarines, according to multiple press reports
Latvia to Procure 42 ASCOD IFVs from Spain's General Dynamics Land Systems
Philippines' Marcos Offers to Return U.S. Missiles If China Stops Harassing its...
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U