China today announced a double-digit hike to its defense budget with a 10.7 percent increase for 2013-14
Rockwell Collins and Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (Tata Power SED) today announced a teaming agreement as part of their pursuit of the Indian Air Force Software Defined Radio program. “Together, our companies provide the expertise to deliver the best-value software defined radio (SDR) solution for the Indian Air Force while offering an unmatched opportunity for technology transfer,” said Ram Prasad, managing director of Rockwell Collins India
The Indian Army will request for the transfer of the recently sanctioned Apache attack helicopters from the Air Force’s command. "We are sending a proposal to the Defence Ministry for capability enhancement in our aviation wing for absorbing the attack helicopters in our fleet," Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh was quoted as saying
The Indian Defense Ministry will conduct a review of all the major modernization programs amid the possibility of a budget cut. Defense Minister AK Antony and the three Service vice chiefs will review the expenditure made by the Armed Forces this year and their plans for the remaining part of the fiscal
Northrop Grumman will introduce its range of its integrated solutions for force protection, command and control, and cyber security at the 2012 Land Warfare Conference in Melbourne, Australia. "Northrop Grumman's strong relationship with Australia goes back many decades and is built on a legacy of trust and performance," said Mike Twyman, vice president and general manager of the Defense Systems division, Northrop Grumman Information Systems
Textron Marine and Land System will display its COMMANDO vehicle at the AUSA 2012. The company offers three lines of COMMANDO four-wheeled armored vehicles - COMMANDO Advanced, COMMANDO Select and COMMANDO Elite
The Indian Air Force has sent out a request for proposal (RFP) to state-owned defense aerospace manufacturer HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) for the purchase of 12 Cheetal helicopters. According to IAF officials, the helicopters will be used for carrying out operations in high altitude areas in the northern borders
Elbit Systems announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for the supply of Battle Management Systems (BMS) for the Royal Australian Navy's landing craft. The systems are to be integrated into landing craft installed on board the Canberra Class Amphibious ships (LHD)
Elbit Systems announced today that it has awarded a contract worth $18.5 million for the establishment of a Mission Training Center (MTC) for fighter aircraft of a Latin American Air Force
Britain’s Royal Air Force has become the latest to establish a new Eurofighter Typhoon squadron with the standing up of 1 (Fighter) Squadron today. The new Eurofighter Typhoon jets join an impressive list of iconic aircraft flown by the Squadron over the past 100 years including the Spitfire, Hunter and Harrier