India Rafale offsets in motion, Dassault partners with Reliance Group
Dassault Aviation will partner with private sector Reliance Group to begin executing its commercial offset commitments in India.
Asia Pacific
Philippines looks to greatly expand airpower capabilities
With plans to acquire another 36 Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50s, the Philippine Air Force is looking to expand its airpower capabilities.
Third Tejas Serial Production unit almost ready for induction
The third Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Series Production (SP) unit for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is close to induction…
India inks long-awaited Rafale deal
The Government of India has finally inked an $8.8 billion U.S. deal with France for 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters and lucrative offsets.
Indonesia is eager to sell defence goods to Pakistan
Wiranto – Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Political, Security, and Legal Affairs – extended an offer to sell defence equipment to Pakistan.
India’s second Project 15B destroyer to be launched on Saturday
The Indian Navy’s second Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B) destroyer, Mormugao, is scheduled to be launched on 17 September 2016.
China decommissions another Type 051 destroyer
The People Liberation Army Navy has recently decommissioned the Nanchang, one of its remaining Type 051 destroyers.
Tata will produce P-8 components for Boeing
Tata Advanced Materials Limited will produce various composite materials, namely interior panels, for Boeing’s P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.
China reveals 70km version of HQ-16 surface-to-air missile system
The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation seems to have developed a 70km range version of its HQ-16 surface-to-air missile system.
China announces plans for next-gen strategic bomber
The commander of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force recently confirmed the existence of a next-generation strategic bomber program