AVIC Y-20 heavy-lift transport nearing production?
According to Chinese media, the AVIC Y-20 heavy-lift transport aircraft be delivered to listed Chinese military and civil buyers “very soon.”
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Bangladesh raises defence budget to $2.8 billion
Last week, the Government of Bangladesh announced that it will increase its defence budget for 2016-2017 by $2.8 billion.
Indonesia is interested in Kilo-class submarines from Russia
According to its ambassador in Russia, Indonesia is interested in acquiring two Kilo-class submarines and other arms from Russia.
India blacklists Leonardo-Finmeccanica over corruption
The Government of India has essentially banned (on charges of corruption) the Italian defence giant Leonardo from competing for Indian military contracts.
Armed L-15 spotted flying
The L-15, China’s promising lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) is beginning to materialize as an adept lightweight multi-role fighter.
Singapore Navy takes delivery of first Littoral Mission Vessel
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has taken delivery of its first of eight Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessels (LMV)
Parrikar: Rafale deal will be concluded in June
According to India’s defence minister, the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s Rafale deal will be finalized in June.
South Korea selects General Electric to power KFX
Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) has selected General Electric (GE) to supply the powerplant that will be used on the KFX
India’s Rafale deal stalls again
Bureaucratic friction once again grinds the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s Rafale purchase - $8.9 billion for 36 fighters and offsets - to a halt
Sri Lanka may buy a Russian fighter (instead of JF-17/LCA)
The Sri Lankan Air Force is reportedly dropping the JF-17 and LCA in favour of a Russian fighter, potentially the Yak-130
Is Pakistan in talks with China for the CH-4 armed drone?
A leading designer at CASC says that an “unnamed South Asian” country with a history of buying CH-drones is in talks for the CH-4.
DSA 2016: China shows off new anti-ship missile and drone boat
The CM-708UNB has a range of 290km. Could this missile be joining the eight new submarines Pakistan is buying from China?
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