Ok, thanks 🙂

Serbia – Close Cooperation Between Armed Forces Of Serbia, China

Minister of Defence Dragan Sutanovac said in Beijing after meeting with Chinese Minister of National Defence General Liang Guanglie that there is close cooperation between the armed forces of Serbia and China, but noted that there is always room for improvement of relations.

Sutanovac also visited the air base of the 24th Air Division in Tianjin where an air show was organised for the guests from Serbia.

The delegation of the Serbian Ministry of Defence was among the first foreign delegations that was shown the manoeuvrability of the Chinese multi-role combat aircraft J-10.
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Whether a contract was signed during this visit?

Does anyone know the date for the Naval LCA’s first flight?

Likely in October/November.

@MSphere thanks 🙂 Have that photo taken from some Iraqi base?

Yesterday the SAAB delegation visited Belgrade. They offered 12 Gripens with possibility of repayment in 10 years. Are there any more details about that?

Serbia Studying Multipurpose Combat Aircraft Purchase

NEWTOWN, Conn.: Serbia is hoping to wrap up a study by the end of the year concerning which combat aircraft alternative will best suit its Air Force needs. The Serbian Defense Ministry is analyzing responses from producers of the world’s fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft, seeking to determine which multimission platform meets its Air Force requirements while also providing the most cost-effective solution. Belgrade will also broach the possibility of attaining offsets for its domestic industry from the contractor.

http://www.defencetalk.com/serbia-studying-multipurpose-combat-aircraft-purchase-27724/

Qatar Seeks Up to 40 Fighter Jets

LONDON – Qatar has asked a number of leading manufacturers to respond with proposals for an upgrade of its fighter fleet near the end of this month.

This latest battle for supremacy in the Gulf fighter market is likely to involve BAE Systems with the Eurofighter Typhoon, Boeing offering the F/A-18 E/F, Dassault with its Rafale, Lockheed Martin with the F-16 and Saab offering the Gripen NG. It is not clear whether other manufacturers will submit proposals.

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4713226&c=FEA&s=CVS