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US Approves Sale of 150 AMRAAM Missiles to Poland for $250 Million

November 29, 2017 @ 05:55 AM

The US State Department has approved sale of AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for an estimated cost of $250 million to Poland. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Tuesday
Russian Helicopters’ Ansat Demos High Temp Capability in Pakistan

November 28, 2017 @ 01:25 PM

Russian Helicopters has successfully demonstrated the capability of its Ansat chopper to operate at extremely high ambient air temperatures as part of ongoing tests in Pakistan. The Russian company held a presentation of Ansat for potential Pakistani customers in Islamabad yesterday, the Daily Pakistan reported
China to Deploy Multi-warhead DF-41 Intercontinental Missile in Early 2018

November 28, 2017 @ 12:33 PM

The Chinese military will deploy its most power missile yet, the multiple-warhead DF-41 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) in early 2018, CCTV reported Sunday. Military expert Yang Chengjun was quoted as saying on CCTV, “DF-41 is 4th-generation and Chinas latest strategic missile
BAE Systems Offers CV-90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle to Czech Republic

November 28, 2017 @ 09:20 AM

BAE System has teamed up with Czech optical technology specialist Meopta as part of its pitch to offer the CV-90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) for replacing for the Czech Army's fleet of BMP II IFVs. The agreement, signed at NATO Days 2017 in Ostrava, the Czech Republic, will cover potential local production of key components for the CV90s fire control system, of which Meopta and Saab are subcontractors
Rafale International Presents India Offsets Program to French SMEs

November 27, 2017 @ 04:50 PM

Rafale International (comprising Dassault Aviation, Safran and Thales) presented their contribution to the Make in India policy as part of the Rafale Offset program and presented the potential opportunities for French SMEs to also invest and set up production activities in India. Rafale International has won a contract to sell 36 Rafale jets to the Indian Air Force and has to execute 50% offsets as part of the deal
Czech Republic, Poland NATO Integrated Air Defense System Agreement Might be Signed...

November 27, 2017 @ 12:51 PM

The inter-governmental agreement between Poland and Czech Republic on cooperation in cross-border interventions of their military aircraft might be signed in 2018, Prague Defense Ministry said. "At present, an inter-governmental agreement with Poland on cooperation in the military aviation is being prepared
India’s HAL Facility for Sukhoi Fighters Suitable for FGFA Manufacturing: HAL Chief...

November 26, 2017 @ 10:08 AM

Indian Sukhoi fighter jet manufacturing facility, Nashik based Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) can be used for building fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), if the government decides to go ahead with the proposed Indo-Russian joint venture, HAL Chairman and Managing Director T Suvarna Raju has said. The facility will not require any major investment to reconfigure it to produce the FGFA, Raju told PTI Sunday
Turkey Invites Local Firms to Bid for Altay Battle Tank’s Engine

November 25, 2017 @ 11:31 AM

Turkeys Defense Industry Undersecretary (SSM) has invited five local companies to bid on a project to develop engine for its Altay battle tank. The companies include the public engine maker Tümosan as well as BMC Otomotiv, Figes Fizik, Istanbul Denizcilik and Tusas Motor
Finland to Invite Bids to Purchase 64 New Fighter Jets worth 10

November 25, 2017 @ 08:32 AM

Finlands Ministry of Defense plans to invite bids for the purchase of 64 new fighter jets for replacing its Boeing F/A-18 Hornets fleet for an approximate 7-10 billion euros. The ministry said it will send out tender invitations in early 2018 to Boeing and Lockheed Martin from the US, Saab from Sweden, Dassault Aviation in France and the British-European BAE Systems
Russia Completes Static Tests on MC-21 Aircraft Wing Box

November 24, 2017 @ 05:37 PM

Russian Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) has completed another stage of static tests of a composite load-bearing wing box of MC-21-300 aircraft. The lead designer of the aircraft is Irkut Corporation

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