Leonardo and Airbus take aim at Southeast Asia maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) requirements
Europe’s defence giants Leonardo and Airbus Defence & Space (DS) are taking aim at emerging maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) requirements in Asia
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Bangladesh releases tender for new multi-role fighter
Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) released its tender for up to 12 new-built multi-role combat aircraft
Chengdu test flies Wing-Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) successfully test flew a Wing-Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Monday, 27 February 2017
IDEX 2017: China showcases new-generation frigate and S26 submarine
CSSC showcased a next-generation trimaran-hull frigate and the S26 air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarine at IDEX 2017
Aero India 2017: India will accelerate Tejas production
The Government of India approved US $203 million for raising a second production line for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas
Aero India 2017: Saab and Lockheed Martin compete for India’s new fighter requirement
Saab and Lockheed Martin are competing for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) requirement of new single-engine fighter aircraft to replace its MiG-21s
China unveils small precision-guided missile – AR-2
The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics recently revealed the AR-2 small precision-guided air-to-ground missile for CH-series armed drones
Dassault and Reliance ADAG cleared to form Rafale joint-venture in India
The Competition Commission of India cleared Dassault and Reliance ADAG to form a joint venture for the Indian Air Force’s Rafale program
Myanmar reportedly in talks to license-produce JF-17
Myanmar is reportedly in negotiations with Pakistan for the local licensed production of JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighters
India issues RFI for 57 carrier-borne fighters
The Indian Navy issued a Request for International (RFI) for 57 multi-role carrier-borne fighters for its burgeoning aircraft carrier fleet