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.
Asia Pacific
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.
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.”
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)