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ENAER, Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi Sign MoU For C-27J, M-345 HET Logistics Support

March 27, 2015 @ 02:46 PM

The ENAER Chile and Italy's Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi have signed Memorandum of Understanding in the logistical support of medium tactical transport aircraft C-27J, and the new M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer). The MoU was signed under the first visit to Chile Defence Minister Italy, Roberta Pinotti, the company announced in its press release on Friday
StandardAero Acquires DutchAero For F100, F135 Aircraft Engine Maintenance

March 27, 2015 @ 01:30 PM

StandardAero has acquired DutchAero Services (DAS) from GE/Avio and will take over the existing operations to establish a European Support Center providing military MRO services for Pratt & Whitney F100 and future F135 engines. DAS will be branded as StandardAero Defense Services Europe and will become StandardAeros second MRO operation in the country, the company announced in its press release on Thursday
India's Defence Minister To Push Talks On Amphibious Aircraft Sale During Japan...

March 26, 2015 @ 08:59 AM

The defence relations agreement between India and Japan appear to be in a limbo despite the push it received from the two prime ministers during Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Tokyo in September last. Now that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is about to reach the Japanese capital for a visit Monday next for a couple of days, sources say that he would be carrying quite a few unresolved queries on various subjects including the proposed sale of amphibious aircraft for the Indian Navy
Chinese J-10 Aerobatic Team to Perform At LIMA 2015

March 14, 2015 @ 04:10 PM

A People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force acrobatic team will perform at the LIMA 2015 air show in Malaysia stating next week, in their second international appearance. The team will be flying the locally made J-10 fighter jets, PLA Air Force spokesman Shen Jinke was quoted as saying in the Chinese media
Bell To Display UH-1Y And 429 WLG Helicopters During LIMA 2015

March 13, 2015 @ 02:12 PM

Bell announced today that it will display UH-1Y maritime helicopter and 429 WLG light twin-engine helicopter during the upcoming LIMA 2015. The company said that, it will have subject matter experts to discuss Bells latest military and commercial rotorcraft and customer support offerings at their stand (#B710) and at the aircraft on static display
First F-35A Fighter Assembled Outside US Rolled Out In Italy

March 13, 2015 @ 09:36 AM

The first F-35 A Lightning II fighter built outside the US rolled out of Cameri Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility in Italy, Lockheed Martin said in a press release Thursday. The roll-out marks the first F-35A assembled internationally and the first of eight aircraft currently being assembled in Italy
BAE To Focus On Expanding Operations In ASEAN Countries At LIMA 2015

March 9, 2015 @ 02:39 PM

BAE Systems will focus on ASEAN countries in both security and economic areas and strengthening partnerships with existing and new customers during Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition from March 17-21, 2015, the company said in a statement. In a statement Friday, BAE Systems Southeast Asia managing director, John Brosnan, said LIMA offered excellent opportunities for the company to meet existing and new customers
India Eyes Russian FGFA As MMRCA Deal Delays

March 9, 2015 @ 12:40 PM

India may look at sealing the Russian stealth fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) deal as negotiation on Rafale fighter MMRCA deal is still facing deadlock, Times of India reported today quoting unnamed sources close to the Defense Ministry. "Faced with continuing deadlock in the mega deal to acquire 126 French Rafale fighters, India is now pressing the throttle to seal the even bigger project with Russia for the stealth fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA)," the newspaper reported
L&T, Pipavav Wins $9.5 Billion To Build Six Diesel Submarines For Indian...

March 9, 2015 @ 11:42 AM

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Pipavav Defense & Offshore Engineering have won $9.5 billion contract to build six diesel submarines with Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) technology for Indian Navy, Local media reported Monday
Ambani Bros Get Firm Foothold in Indian Defence Industry

March 7, 2015 @ 01:09 PM

Two of Indias most aggressive businessmen, the brothers Anil and Mukesh Ambani have established a firm foothold in the defence industry. Earlier this week, the ADAG Group wrested control of western India based Pipavav Defence in a deal which would cost it INR2400 crore (US$318 million)

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