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DRDO Develops Propellant To Enhance Pinaka MRBL Range

January 13, 2015 @ 10:04 AM

The Indian Armys multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) Pinakas rockets will have a new propellant with polymer Hydroxy-terminated polybutadine and other chemical compounds added as boosters. The Mark II version of the Pinaka will go for user trials in a few months
Bharat Forge, FutureNet To Setup Defense and Security Units In India

January 12, 2015 @ 09:56 AM

Indian Defense firm Bharat Forge and US-based FutureNet Group inked defense and security partnerships during the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Summit on Sunday. According to the partnership, Bharat Forge will set up a unit for upgrade and overhaul of armored vehicles in the Indian state of Gujarat
New F-35 Jet Lacks Software Ability To Fire Gun

January 2, 2015 @ 01:52 PM

The Pentagons F-35 Joint Strike Fighter worth $400 billion will not be able to fire its 25mm cannon during the operational missions until 2019. Even though F-35 is supposed to join frontline U
France Hopes For $6 Billion Missile Project With India

January 2, 2015 @ 12:43 PM

France is hopeful that "Make in India" campaign would lead to clearing of the much-delayed surface-to-air missile systems project worth $6 billion with India. However, the Indian armed forces are skeptical about the missile since indigenously developed Akash is in play
Iran Fires Cruise Missiles, Torpedoes On Last Day Of Military Exercise

January 1, 2015 @ 02:56 PM

Iran displayed Its naval offensive capability firing home-made cruise missiles, torpedoes and other weapons on the last day of its tri-services exercise which concluded on December 30. Iranian Navy vessels fired the Nour and Nasr cruise missiles on the sixth day of the massive Mohammad Rasoulallah (PBUH) drills on Tuesday, domestic news agency, FARS news reported
India Allows Participation Of Middlemen In Defense Deals

January 1, 2015 @ 12:02 PM

India to legalize middlemen in arms purchases for avoiding hurdles with many foreign manufacturers, who find it difficult to negotiate the Indian environment and the language. The government has taken the step to boost defence procurement as the country needs critical technology and equipment systems
Boeing Tests KC-46 Tanker

December 31, 2014 @ 09:20 AM

Boeing and the US Air Force successfully completed the first flight of the KC-46 tanker test program on 28 December. As part of a contract awarded in 2011 to design and develop the Air Forces next-generation tanker aircraft, Boeing is building four test aircraft – two 767-2Cs and two KC-46A Tankers
Belarus Airbase To Get New Russian Aircraft

December 24, 2014 @ 08:27 AM

Russia is planning to increase the number of airplanes and helicopters at its planned airbase in Belarus scheduled to be opened in 2016, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday during a meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Andrei Ravkov that he is ready to continue the discussion of cooperation on a practical basis today
Saab Signs Contractor Logistics Support Contract For Gripen NG

December 19, 2014 @ 12:20 PM

Saab and the Brazilian Ministry of Defence through the Air Force Aeronautics Command (COMAER) signed a contract for Gripen NG contractor logistics support (CLS). The total order value is SEK 548 million
Sweden To Train Defense And Security Companies To Combat Corruption

December 16, 2014 @ 08:47 AM

The Swedish Defense and Security Export Agency (FXM) announced Monday that it along with the Swedish Security and Defense Industry Association (SOFF) are presenting a joint anti-corruption training to strengthen companies in the defense and security industry. The web-based course is planned to help companies to combat corruption and to inspire them to further work and knowledge on this area

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