China’s BDS SATNAV aiming global coverage by 2020
China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) could be offering global satellite navigation coverage by 2020.
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This Week in Review: Technology Transfer & Offsets
An introductory overview of transfer-of-technology (ToT) and commercial offsets in the context of developing world defence industries and militaries.
China officially inducts the Y-20, its new heavy transport aircraft
The People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has formally inducted the first of its many XAC Y-20 heavy-lift transport aircraft.
France offers to invest $1.12 billion U.S. in Kaveri turbofan
As part of its offset commitments for India’s Rafale acquisition, France is offering to invest over a billion dollars in India’s homegrown fighter engine.
Discussion: Thunder and Tejas
Not a conventional comparison of the JF-17 Thunder and LCA Tejas, but a look at cases where each platform shines in comparative to the other.
India and the MTCR (Part-1)
An overview and analysis of India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), especially in terms of its impact on India's defence programs.
Russia & China proceed to develop new heavy-lift helicopter
Russian Helicopters and China’s AVIC have inked an agreement to develop the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter, which will be based on the Mi-26.
India moves to finalize artillery deal with the U.S.
India’s Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC) approves $750 million U.S. deal to procure 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzer artillery guns from the U.S.
Boeing and Tata begin construction of new AH-64 plant
Boeing has begun construction on a new AH-64 Apache production facility in partnership with Tata. India will become the source of key AH-64 parts.
South Korea markets K9 Thunder SP howitzer at Eurosatory 2016
Hanwha Techwin is marketing its K9 Thunder 155mm/52 calibre self-propelled howitzer at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris. It is competing for several tenders.
South Korea launched its first FFX-II frigate
South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) launched the first Daegu-class (FFX-II) multi-mission frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy.
Indian Air Chief visiting Saab
India’s Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha is on a visit to Saab’s JAS-39 Gripen production facilities in Sweden.
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