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US Navy Plans Aerial Refuelling Drone

February 2, 2016 @ 07:06 AM

The US Navy is planning to develop a new unmanned drone to be used solely for a refueling purpose, Defense One reported. The new drone will be produced by the Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike program with refueling as its primary role, and will have an initial limited strike capability, but more could be added in coming years, Defense One noted
Two Squadrons Of F-15J Fighter Jets To Form New Japanese Air Wing...

January 28, 2016 @ 10:30 AM

The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force will form a new air wing at Naha airport in Okinawa. Two squadrons of F-15J fighter jets will be redeployed from Tsuiki Airbase to Naha for the new wing
Eurofighter Typhoon Pips Boeing F/A-18E/F For Kuwait’s Fighter Replacement Program...

January 28, 2016 @ 08:46 AM

Kuwait might a sign a deal to procure 28 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters by next week and will not be waiting for an approval from US for the planned acquisition of F-18 Super Hornets. “We were trying to acquire the F-18 Super Hornets and replace the existing fleet of F-18s with Super Hornets and Eurofighter Typhoons
Boeing, USAF Completes First Refueling Flight Of KC-46A Tanker Aircraft

January 27, 2016 @ 07:57 AM

Boeing and US Air Force aircrews successfully completed the KC-46A tankers first refueling flight on January 24. Following takeoff from Boeing Field in Seattle, the KC-46A flight test team completed a series of checkpoints before smoothly offloading 1,600 pounds of fuel to an F-16 fighter aircraft flying at 20,000 feet
Indian Air Force Stresses Decision On A-330 Refuelling Tanker Acquisition

January 25, 2016 @ 12:34 PM

Indian Air Force has stressed for a decision from Defense Ministry over the $2 billion acquisition of six Airbus 330 Mid Air Refuelling Aircraft or tankers. The IAF wants the A-330 MRTT deal to be inked at the earliest to boost strategic reach of its fighters and bombers
India, France Ink Rafale Fighter IGA, Financial Terms In Couple Of Days

January 25, 2016 @ 10:29 AM

India and France have inked a Inter-Governmental Agreement on the multi-billion dollar 36 Rafale fighter deal. “Leaving out financial aspect, India and France have signed IGA on purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the press briefing after the MoU for the fighters was signed with French President Francois Hollande Monday
Mahindra Signs Pact With Airbus To Produce Military Helicopters In India

January 25, 2016 @ 07:50 AM

Mahindra Defence and Airbus Helicopters inked a pact to form a joint venture to produce military helicopters in India. The statement of intent was signed on January 24 by representatives of both companies in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande, PTI reported
India Gifts Fast Interceptor Boat To Seychelles Coast Guard

January 23, 2016 @ 10:20 AM

India has gifted a fast interceptor boat to Seychelles Coast Guard as a token of appreciation for their cooperation in the fight against maritime crime in the Indian Ocean. Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard and Seychelles President James Michel met yesterday in Seychelles for the handing over of a fast interceptor boat which will be used for surveillance and defense in the Seychelles Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Seychelles Ministry of Tourism and Culture said in a statement today
Pakistan Tests Nuke Capable Air-Launched Cruise Missile

January 20, 2016 @ 08:17 AM

Pakistan has successfully flight tested indigenously developed Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM), Raad Tuesday. Raad, with a range of 350km, “enables Pakistan to achieve air delivered strategic standoff capability on land and at sea,” Dawn news daily cited the Inter-Services Public Relations as saying Tuesday
Kuwait Allocates Additional $10 Billion For Military Modernization

January 19, 2016 @ 02:16 PM

Kuwait has allocated an additional $10 billion funds to purchase new fighter jets, tanks and air defense systems over the next decade. Kuwaits parliament unanimously approved a request by the state government

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