Syria hails visit of Russian warships to Tartus
Syrian authorities have called the visit of a Russian naval task force to the port of Tartus a “show of solidarity with the Syrian people,” the official SANA news agency reported.
Russia to complete delivery of 21 MI-17 to Afghanistan by July
Russia will fulfill a contract to deliver 21 helicopters to Afghanistan in the first half of the year, the Federal Military-Technical Cooperation Service said on Wednesday.
Pentagon to Delay 120 F-35s
The Pentagon is gearing up to restructure Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program for a third time in three years, sources said, with production of more than 120 more planes to be postponed to save money and allow more time for development
Pentagon to Delay 120 F-35s
The Pentagon is gearing up to restructure Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program for a third time in three years, sources said, with production of more than 120 more planes to be postponed to save money and allow more time for development
India To Buy Mica Missiles
Five months after signing a $2.2 billion deal to upgrade its French Mirage aircraft, the Indian government Jan. 4 cleared an additional $1.18 billion deal to procure Mica air-to-air missiles from France
Chinese Troops in Seychelles: An Analysis
The republic of Seychelles has come in news with the stationing of the Chinese troops in Mahe. The archipelago nation is located at a strategic location as it lies in the path of major shipping lines. This has raised a pertinent question as to what has provoked China to station troops in Seychelles. Is piracy the only reason for this or there are other ulterior motives behind the stationing of the troops?
EADS wins Lakota contract to the US Army
EADS North America has been awarded a contract to deliver 39 UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) to the US Army. The aircraft will be produced in the Army’s Security and Support (S&S) Battalion configuration. The contract is worth $212.7 million.
India’s Ex-Russian Aircraft Carrier Finally Nearing Sea Trials
The prototype MiG-29K (side number 311) was loaded by crane onto India’s new aircraft carrier in Severodvinsk last month.
The Sevmash Dockyard said that work to convert the former Russian cruiser Gorshkov is 90 percent complete.
South Korea Orders KAI F/A-50 Light Attack Fighter Prototypes
South Korea has asked Korea Aerospace Industries to develop a prototype of a light attack version of its T-50 advanced jet trainer, with a production contract likely to be awarded after the aircraft has been tested by the nation’s air force.
U.S. Congress Passes 2012 Defense Authorization; Cuts Likely for 2013
In mid-December the U.S. Congress authorized $662 billion in defense spending for fiscal 2012, trimming $27 billion from President Obama’s request in probably the last budget before deeper, more painful cuts are required by the Budget Control Act passed in August.
U.S. Congress Passes 2012 Defense Authorization; Cuts Likely for 2013
In mid-December the U.S. Congress authorized $662 billion in defense spending for fiscal 2012, trimming $27 billion from President Obama’s request in probably the last budget before deeper, more painful cuts are required by the Budget Control Act passed in August.
Saab undertaking Gripen upgrades
Swedish defense company Saab is to conduct studies on future enhancements to its Gripen, multi-role combat jets flown by the Swedish air force.
Saab undertaking Gripen upgrades
Swedish defense company Saab is to conduct studies on future enhancements to its Gripen, multi-role combat jets flown by the Swedish air force.
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