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Indian Navy To Approach Government For Second Home-grown Aircraft Carrier

April 19, 2017 @ 11:08 AM

The Indian Navy is likely to approach the government with a proposal to build the second aircraft carrier in a couple of months. "Lots of discussions are right now on within the Navy what type of an aircraft carrier we want, right from the tonnage, type of propulsion
US, North Korea Ready For ‘All-out War’

April 18, 2017 @ 09:46 AM

North Korea has threatened to carry out missile tests on weekly basis amid rising military tensions and will resort to an ‘all-out war if the US uses military means to threaten Pyongyang. “Well be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis,” North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Han Song-Ryol was quoted as saying to
North Korea Showcase New Ballistic Missile At Military Parade

April 15, 2017 @ 09:47 AM

North Korea showcased its new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time at a public event during a large-scale military parade in Pyongyang today. A huge truck carrying the missile-shaped objective appeared to be a new type ICBM rolled through the main square of the capital in front of leader Kim Jong-un, Yonhap reports Saturday
DARPA, SSL Agreement On Satellite Servicing Program Completed Despite Lawsuit

April 13, 2017 @ 02:10 PM

US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has completed an agreement with the Space Systems Loral (SSL) for s satellite servicing program that Orbital ATK was contesting against DARPA. DARPA had filed a motion in the federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed in February by Orbital ATK about the award to SSL in regard to the Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program
Taiwan To Build 11 Chiang-class Stealth Corvettes

April 10, 2017 @ 03:11 PM

The Taiwanese navy is planning to build 11 Tou Chiang-class stealth corvettes in three lots and also upgrade the original corvette with 3D radar system and Tien Chien II guided missile system. The new vessel type is to be longer, wider and will incorporate anti-aircraft capabilities such as "3D radar systems and a ship-to-air version of the Tien Chien II (“Sky Sword”) guided missile system,"
India Equips 18 Sukhoi 30 MKI Jets With Second Hand AL-31FP Engines:...

April 10, 2017 @ 11:41 AM

India has fitted at least 18 of brand new Sukhoi 30 MKI with already-used and secondhand AL 31FP engines, compromising safety and capability of the country's frontline fighter aircraft besides posing risk to the life of pilots. "It was noticed while checking the records…that AL 31FP engines fitted in certain aircraft was in Cat B condition at the time of inspection / delivery to Indian Air Force (IAF),"
Airshow London To Feature Super Hornet, F-35 Fighters Performance

April 8, 2017 @ 11:47 AM

US Super Hornet Strike Fighter and F-35 Lightning II aircraft will be featured at Canadas Airshow London, which will be held on September 22, 23, and 24. The US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and US Air Force F-35 Lightning II are among the lineup performers in addition to the previously announced RCAF CF-18 Hornet and the Snowbirds - Canada's military aerobatics demonstration team, both of which are decked out with a new Canada 150 design,
Indian Navy Warns Pipavav Shipyard Of Penalties

April 7, 2017 @ 01:25 PM

Indian Navy has cautioned Reliance-controlled Pipavav shipyard in Gujarat of penalties if it delays the delivery of ships and other contract works. The shipyard has not been able to meet deadlines, which in turn has adversely affected the operational capabilities of the Navy, naval officials were quoted by
Brazil Plans To Boost Exports With New ‘Line-of-Credit’ Scheme

April 7, 2017 @ 10:11 AM

Brazilian government is offering incentives - a 'line of credits' financing scheme, to the countries buying Brazilian defense products. The president of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), Maria Sílvia Bastos Marques, announced on Tuesday during LAAD 2017, which is taking place at Rio de Janeiro that customers could receive financing of up to 25 years with a five-year grace period
Oxygen System Problems Ground US Navy T-45 Trainer Fleet

April 6, 2017 @ 01:47 PM

The US Navy has grounded its fleet of T-45 trainer jets on Wednesday following instructor pilots refusal to fly, raising concerns about the oxygen systems' efficiency as the aviators are experiencing light-headedness and blackouts. “We take the concerns of our air crew seriously and have directed a two-day safety pause for the T-45 community to allow time for naval aviation leadership to engage with the pilots, hear their concerns and discuss the risk mitigations, as well as the efforts that are ongoing to correct this issue,” Cmdr

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