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March 19, 2024
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Embraer C-390 Makes Inroads as C-130J Competitor
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Quwa Team
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Dec 15, 2023
By securing several notable customers towards the end of 2023, Embraer’s C-390 multirole tanker-transport (MRTT) aircraft is emerging as a viable C-130J competitor....
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Monthly Defense News – October 2023
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Quwa Team
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Oct 29, 2023
Nigeria Receives First T129 Attack Helicopters from Turkey. Thailand Looks to Pivot S26T Purchase to a New Frigate Instead....
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Ukraine: Showcasing the Benefits and Drawbacks of Drones
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Quwa Team
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Jun 6, 2022
There is no doubt that drones are now a rallying emblem of Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s invasion. Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2, for example, created enough of an impression to earn itself a place in Ukrainian folklore, and...
Ukraine: Showcasing the Benefits and Drawbacks of Drones
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 6, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine war crossed its 100th day. Today, the war shows the benefits of drones for area and access denial, but their strategic limits as well....
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US Demonstrates Anti-Cruise Missile Capability via Laser-Guided Rockets
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 21, 2020
The US Air Force’s 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron demonstrated an ability to shoot down subsonic cruise missiles using AGR-20A APKWS laser-guided rockets from F-16s....
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Leonardo Demos Next Generation Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 8, 2020
Leonardo UK demonstrated a next-generation radar warning receiver (RWR) system that it says is four times as accurate as existing RWRs, but one-tenth the size....
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Czech Firearms Maker CZ Reveals BREN 2 in 7.62×51 mm
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 26, 2018
The Czech firearms maker Česká zbrojovka (CZ) unveiled a 7.62x51 mm (or 7.62 NATO) version of its BREN 2 assault rifle, i.e. BREN 2 BR....
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Denel Dynamics Completes A-Darter Missile Qualification Tests
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2018
South Africa’s Denel Dynamics announced that it has completed the missile qualification tests of its high off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM), the A-Darter....
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Paramount Group and Leonardo Agree to Weaponize M-345
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 23, 2018
Paramount Group and Leonardo signed an agreement to arm Leonardo’s M-345 for combat operations. This will be done by integrating Paramount’s SWIFT (Smart Weapons Integration on Fast-Jet Trainers) mission system to the M-345, alongside configuring the...
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) receives Project Biro order from Armscor
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Quwa Team
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Feb 27, 2018
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has received an order from Armscor – the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence – for three Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV), 62 x 11 metres. ...
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AHRLAC proposes Bronco II for the US market
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 22, 2018
The newly formed company Bronco Combat Systems (BCS) is proposing a variant of the Paramount Group AHRLAC, designated Bronco II, for the American market, including the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) lightweight ground-attack aircraft program, the OA-X....
Brazil buys ex-Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 20, 2018
The U.K. has confirmed that it sold the mothballed Royal Navy landing platform helicopter (LPH) or helicopter carrier HMS Ocean to Brazil for $117 million U.S....
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Airbus could offer military variants of the A320neo
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2018
At the 2018 Singapore Air Show, Airbus Defence & Space said it was considering the prospect of offering MPA and ISR variants of the A320neo....
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Paramount Group’s AHRLAC/Mwari nearing serial production
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2018
South African conglomerate Paramount Group has announced that its serial production line for the AHRLAC light combat aircraft platform is “fully operational”....
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Embraer secures potential KC-390 order from SkyTech
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 6, 2018
Embraer Defense & Security announced that it signed a letter-of-intent (LOI) with civil aviation firm SkyTech for six KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft....
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Ukraine test-fires new cruise missile
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2018
UkrOboronProm announced that one of its companies, the State Kyiv Design Bureau (DKBB) “Luch” successfully test-fired a new cruise missile from land....
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Russia to increase efforts to export miniature submarines
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 28, 2018
Rosoboronexport is stepping-up its efforts to market and export miniature diesel-electric and air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines....
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AVIC to launch new Wing Loong UAV variant in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 25, 2018
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China will launch a new variant of the Wing Loong I – i.e. Wing Loong ID – UAV in 2018 for prospective export customers....
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General Atomics demonstrates SATCOM-enabled UAV launch and recovery
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 23, 2018
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems announced that it successfully demonstrated its Automatic Takeoff & Landing Capability (ATLC) using SATCOM...
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Technical, tactical and political: Developments in defense logistics for 2018
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Guest Author
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Jan 16, 2018
By Evan Butler-Jones Director, Defense Product Line, Aviation & Defense Business Unit, IFS With ever-evolving equipment, budgets and geo-political landscapes, military organizations are having to constantly stay on top of technical, tactical and political developments happening in...
Indonesia and Turkey to collaborate on developing drones
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2018
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) says it will collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). ...
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Ukraine’s UkrOboronProm begins reform process
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2018
UkrOboronProm announced that it has begun the “practical stage” of its reform and restructuring process to attract invest and engage in partnerships....
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Nigeria receives second batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 14, 2018
The Nigerian Air Force has received the second and final batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....
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Fourth Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel delivered to Homeland Integrated Offshore Services
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Quwa Team
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Jan 11, 2018
Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland) of Lagos, Nigeria, has taken delivery of another Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel for operations in the offshore oil fields in the Gulf of Guinea....
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Ukraine touting indigenous aviation development progress
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2018
UkrOboronProm is promoting the progress Antonov made through 2017 with the An-132D and the promise of reviving the An-70...
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Nigeria budgets additional payment for JF-17 order from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 7, 2018
In its federal budget proposal for 2018, Nigeria has allocated $15 million U.S. as a payment for an order for three JF-17 fighters from Pakistan....
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Aselsan signs-on to equip Antonov aircraft with avionics
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2017
Ukraine’s Antonov and Turkey’s Aselsan have signed agreements to integrate Aselsan’s electronics to Antonov’s aircraft, such as the An-132D....
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Embraer KC-390 MRTT reaches initial operational capability (IOC)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2017
Embraer announced that its KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport (MRTT) aircraft has reached IOC with the Brazilian Air Force....
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Finland approves €223 m for arming Hamina FAC with torpedoes
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2017
The Finnish Ministry of Defence cleared €223 m for upgrading the Finnish Navy’s Hamina-class fast attack crafts (FAC) with anti-submarine warfare torpedoes....
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KPE delivers Arlan MRAP vehicles to Kazakh Special Forces
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 14, 2017
Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE), a joint-venture between Paramount Group and Kazakhstan Engineering, delivered a batch of Arlan armoured vehicles...
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Ukraine’s Iskra to begin testing 80K6T air surveillance radar
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 11, 2017
UkrOboronProm’s Iskra bureau will begin testing its 80K6T S-band active-phased array ground-based air-surveillance radar....
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STM showcases modified MILGEM CF3500 for Colombia
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2017
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM) is proposing a modified MILGEM design in the CF3500 frigate for the Colombian Navy...
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Pakistani delegation visited Poland to discuss potential assault rifle program
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 20, 2017
A Pakistani delegation including Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Chairman Lt. Gen. Umar Farooq Durrani visited Poland to discuss small arms...
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Romania will acquire locally-built Airbus H215 Super Puma helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2017
The Romanian government has announced that it will acquire Airbus Helicopters H215 Super Puma helicopters from Airbus’ Brasov plant...
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Ukroboronprom undertakes marketing push for Antonov An-178 airlifter
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 3, 2017
Ukroboronprom is marketing the Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft to prospective customers, especially in the Middle East...
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Top South African delegation visiting Pakistan to discuss defence
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2017
South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises Lynne Brown is leading a delegation of industry officials – including Denel Group – to Pakistan from November 1-3...
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The U.K. could put Royal Navy Type 23 frigates for sale
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 26, 2017
The U.K. could put up to five Royal Navy Duke-class Type 23 frigates for sale. Officials have reportedly engaged Brazil and Chile on the issue...
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Amid restructuring concerns, Fábrica Argentina de Aviones SA seeks partner for Pampa III
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 25, 2017
With the Argentinian government warning of a possible restructuring, the state-run company FAdeA is seeking buyers for its Pampa III trainer aircraft...
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Denel provides updates on A-Darter and Marlin programs
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 18, 2017
In its most recent financial report, Denel Group has outlined its progress in preparing the A-Darter for production and developing the Marlin missile...
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Ukraine touts locally-built AR-15 assault rifle variant – M4-WAC-47
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 15, 2017
Ukroboronprom showcased its locally built variant of the M4 – the M4-WAC-47 – which the Ukrainian MoD intends to induct as part of its alignment with NATO...
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Pakistan and Ukraine commit to strengthening defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 11, 2017
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is in Kiev to attend the defence exhibition Arms and Security 2017....
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Aselsan signs $44 m sale of communications equipment to Ukraine
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2017
Turkey’s Aselsan has signed a $43.6 million U.S. sale for communications systems to Ukraine’s state-owned UkroBoronProm...
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Leonardo AW189K flying with new Safran Aneto engine
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 4, 2017
Leonardo and Safran Helicopter Engines announced that the Leonardo AW189K has been integrated with Safran’s newly launched Aneto turboshaft engine...
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Sierra Nevada Corp. and TAI progress with T-X Freedom Trainer development
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2017
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have disclosed images of the prototype of their T-X proposal – the Freedom Trainer...
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Saab receives Giraffe 1X AESA radar order from undisclosed customer
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 21, 2017
Saab announced that it has received an order for its Giraffe 1X AESA radar. It has not disclosed the customer, quantity or value of the deal....
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Saab launches Arexis electronic warfare suite for Gripen E/F
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 18, 2017
At DSEI 2017, Saab launched its Arexis electronic warfare (EW) suite for fighter aircraft, including the JAS-39E/F Gripen multi-role fighter...
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China and Russia make progress in Advanced Heavy Lift helicopter talks
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Quwa Team
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Sep 17, 2017
Russian Helicopters and Avicopter have agreed on technical responsibilities and workshare for the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter program...
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Airbus entrusts Romania’s IAR to market and produce H215M Super Puma transport helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 13, 2017
Airbus Helicopters has assigned Romania’s IAR to market and manufacture the H215M Super Puma helicopter for Romanian and overseas markets...
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Saab introduces ‘Gripen Aggressor’ DACT platform
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2017
Saab has introduced a new variant of the JAS-39C Gripen in the ‘Gripen Aggressor’ dissimilar air combat training (DACT) platform...
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Erdogan: Turkey has finalized S-400 purchase, placed deposit
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2017
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan revealed to Turkish journalists that Ankara has already paid a deposit for the purchase of S-400 systems from Russia...
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VOP CZ and NIMR showcase ‘winterized’ AJBAN 440A for Europe
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Quwa Team
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Sep 7, 2017
The UAE’s NIMR Automotive and Czech auto-manufacturer VOP CZ unveil the “winterized” variant of NIMR’s AJBAN 440A armoured vehicle...
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UK outlines steps for affordable, export-friendly Type 31e frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 7, 2017
Under the newly announced National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), the UK has outlined industry and procurement policy steps affordably grow its fleet...
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Denel Group working to replenish long-term order pipeline
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 5, 2017
Denel Group SOC’s CEO Odwa Mhlwana admitted that Denel’s dwindling order book “is a cause for concern,” but affirmed efforts to secure new orders...
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Ukraine aims for parallel armed forces and defence industry modernization
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 29, 2017
The Ukrainian government has laid out its intent to see the modernization of its armed forces and defence industry to “the level of the 21st century.”...
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Profile: Hensoldt Spexer 2000 Border Surveillance Radar
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Quwa Team
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Aug 29, 2017
Overview of Hensoldt’s Spexer 2000 active electronically-scanned array-based Border Surveillance Radar for asymmetrical threats...
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Russian Helicopters rolls out first dual-control Mi-28UB attack helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 24, 2017
Russian Helicopters has rolled out the first Mi-28UB dual-control attack helicopter for the Russian Ministry of Defence on August 22...
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Korea Aerospace Industries pushes FA-50 against Gripen for Botswana combat aircraft bid
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 24, 2017
South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is pushing the FA-50 Golden Eagle against the JAS-39C/D Gripen for Botswana’s next-generation fighter bid...
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Argentina reportedly halts (on-and-off) IAI Kfir Block-60 talks
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 16, 2017
The centerpiece of the Argentinian Air Force’s modernization plans – i.e. the procurement of Kfir Block-60 fighters from Israel – hit a snag...
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Unidentified Kratos UAV will enter production in 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 8, 2017
An unidentified Kratos-designed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will enter production in 2017 for an undisclosed U.S. government agency...
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US approves A-29 Super Tucano light combat aircraft sale to Nigeria
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 6, 2017
The U.S. State Department has approved a $593 million U.S. sale of 12 Sierra Nevada A-29 Super Tucano close air support aircraft to Nigeria...
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Azerbaijan orders 10 Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 27, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has inked a sale of 10 Super Mushshak trainers to Azerbaijan. This is the fourth recent Super Mushshak sale....
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Profile: AM General Hawkeye/HMMWV lightweight self-propelled howitzer
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Quwa Team
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Jul 27, 2017
Overview of the AM General Hawkeye lightweight self-propelled howitzer platform. Uses a 105 mm Mobile Weapon System and 4x4 utility vehicle...
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Embraer concludes KC-390 global demonstration tour
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2017
Lasting 40 days with flights to 19 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia, Embraer has concluded the KC-390’s marketing and demonstration tour...
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UAC will market MiG-35 to Kazakhstan with local workshare
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 23, 2017
United Aircraft Corporation has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Engineering to jointly market the MiG-35 to Astana, promising parts production...
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Nigeria takes delivery of new Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 17, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of five (from an order of 10) Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex on Friday, July 14...
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Profile: BMT Defence Services Wyvern and Vidar 7 submarines
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Quwa Team
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Jul 12, 2017
Overview of BMT Defence Services’ Wyvern and Vidar-7 sub-1,000-ton diesel electric submarine (SSK) platforms designed for cost-sensitive navies...
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Ukraine’s Antonov seeks US industry cooperation for An-70-based lifter
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 5, 2017
Ukraine’s Antonov Company is seeking U.S. industry support for its proposed An-77 medium-lift strategic transport aircraft, based on the An-70....
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U.S. Defence Department issues $3.8 bn Black Hawk contract to Sikorsky for U.S. Army and Saudi Arabia
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 4, 2017
The U.S. Department of Defence issued a $3.8 billion U.S contract to Sikorsky for 257 H-60 Black Hawk helicopters for the U.S. Army and Saudi Arabia...
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Hensoldt: Europe’s new but also experienced defence electronics vendor
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 4, 2017
ECI Partners, the parent firm of U.K. radar company Kelvin Hughes, agreed to sell its share of Kelvin Hughes to Hensoldt....
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Nigeria will receive remaining 10 Mi-35M in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 29, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force will receive its remaining 10 (or 12) Mi-35M attack helicopters from Russian Helicopters in 2018...
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Serbia’s Yugoimport-SDPR showcases new artillery solutions at Partner 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 28, 2017
Serbia’s state-owned defence vendor Yugoimport-SDPR is showcasing its new artillery solutions, such as the Aleksandar howitzer, at Partner 2017...
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UAC aims to begin exporting MiG-35 fighters by 2020
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 26, 2017
United Aircraft Corporation is aiming to begin exporting Mikoyan MiG-35 multi-role fighters by 2020, with testing complete in 2018....
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Textron Systems unveils Nightwarden tactical UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 20, 2017
Textron Systems unveiled its Nightwarden tactical unmanned aerial system (TUAS) at the 2017 Paris Air Show, a lightweight drone for ISR and strike missions...
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USAF seeks to expand F-16 life-extension program
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 19, 2017
The U.S. Air Force is looking to expand its service-life extension program (SLEP) from 4,000 additional hours to 5,856 hours...
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Portugal reportedly in talks with Embraer for KC-390 transport aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 13, 2017
The Portuguese government has reportedly entered talks with Brazil's Embraer for five KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport aircraft...
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Guizhou rolls out first FTC-2000 light fighter/advanced trainer
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 7, 2017
Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation (GAIC) rolled out its first FTC-2000 light fighter and advanced trainer likely destined for the Sudanese Air Force...
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Turkey and Russia in final stages of S-400 SAM talks
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 4, 2017
In a press conference with Turkish media outlets, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined negotiations for sale of S-400 to Turkey are in its final stages...
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Pakistan and Belarus commit to enhance defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2017
Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to enhance bilateral defence and defence industry relations, especially in the realms of production and collaboration....
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Aselsan working to secure Ukraine VHF radio requirement
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Bilal Khan
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May 29, 2017
Turkish defence electronics giant Aselsan is working to secure the Ukrainian military’s requirement for very high frequency (VHF) radios...
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Airbus Helicopters begins constructing H135 assembly plant in China
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Quwa Team
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May 29, 2017
Airbus Helicopters has begun the construction of a final assembly line (FAL) for the H135 utility helicopter in Qingdao, China...
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LM-100J commercial freighter undergoes maiden flight
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Bilal Khan
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May 28, 2017
Lockheed Martin conducted the maiden flight of the LM-100J – the commercial freighter variant of the C-130J Super Hercules – on Thursday, May 25. ...
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Russia’s Rosonboronexport in talks with several countries to sell Mi-35P
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Quwa Team
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May 28, 2017
Rosonboronexport, Russia’s defence industry export and import agency, says it will reinforce efforts to market and sell the Mil Mi-35P assault helicopter...
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Embraer actively seeking firm KC-390 MRTT sales from partners
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Bilal Khan
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May 24, 2017
Brazilian aviation giant Embraer is actively seeking to convert letter-of-intents into firm orders from partnering air forces in Latin America and Europe...
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Saab AEW&C group receives USD $153 million order
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Bilal Khan
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May 16, 2017
Saab announced that it received a SEK 1.35 billion ($153 million U.S.) order in its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) group...
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Dassault anticipates new Rafale fighter sale in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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May 15, 2017
French defence aviation vendor Dassault is anticipating a new sale for its Rafale multi-role fighter in 2018. It is negotiating with Malaysia and India...
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Antonov signs collaboration agreements with TAI, Aselsan and Havelsan
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Bilal Khan
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May 14, 2017
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov signed MoUs with Turkish Aerospace Industries and Aselsan. It aims to collaborate on drones and electronics....
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Antonov reportedly unveils An-148-based AEW&C system
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Bilal Khan
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May 9, 2017
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov reportedly unveiled an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) version of the An-148 airliner...
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Thales launches Brazil’s dual civil-military communications satellite
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Quwa Team
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May 7, 2017
Thales Alenia Space launched the SGDC from an Ariane 5 launcher - Brazil will use the SGDC for its military communications and civilian broadband needs...
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China marketed its growing armed drone portfolio in Latin America
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Quwa Team
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May 1, 2017
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) marketed its popular and growing armed drone portfolio to the Latin American market ...
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Nigeria inducts two new-built Mi-35M assault helicopters
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Quwa Team
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Apr 30, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) formally inducted its first two (of 12) new-built Mi-35M assault helicopters from Russia Helicopters on April 24, 2017...
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Kazakhstan aims to export armoured vehicles to Azerbaijan
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Quwa Team
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Apr 23, 2017
With Paramount Group’s support, Kazakhstan is aiming to export Marauder – aka Arlans – armoured vehicles to Azerbaijan....
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Denel Aviation will undertake study for developing Rooivalk Mk2
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 20, 2017
In its annual report for 2016, Denel Group positioned the Denel Aviation Rooivalk Mk2 as a “flagship program” for the South African defence industry...
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U.S. Air Force greenlights F-16 life-extension program
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Quwa Team
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Apr 12, 2017
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has authorized a service life-extension program (SLEP) for the Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block-40/42 and Block-50/52...
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Embraer and Lockheed Martin competing to win over legacy C-130 users
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 11, 2017
Embraer and Lockheed Martin are competing to win over legacy C-130 Hercules transport aircraft users with the KC-390 and C-130J/LM-100J, respectively...
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U.S. reportedly greenlights Super Tucano sale to Nigeria
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Quwa Team
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Apr 10, 2017
The U.S. government has reportedly approved a U.S. $600 million sale of 12 Embraer-Sierra Nevada Corp. A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft ...
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Czech defence industry aiming for global resurgence
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 9, 2017
The Czech Republic’s defence industry vendors, most notably CZ and Aero Vodochody, are aiming for a resurgence in the global market...
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Brazil will offer credit-line for defence exports
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 6, 2017
The President of BNDES announced that Brazil will offer term financing of up to 25 years for its defence exports through a formal and coordinated mechanism...
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France’s GIGN orders CZ-806 BREN 2 in 7.62 x 39 mm
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Quwa Team
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Apr 6, 2017
The French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) ordered CZ-806 BREN 2 assault rifles chambered in 7.62x39mm ...
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Aero Vodochody formally revives L-159
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 3, 2017
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody is in talks with three countries, including Iraq, for the sale of L-159 Advanced Light Combat Aircraft (ALCA)...
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Pakistan and South Africa sign memorandum-of-understanding for defence cooperation
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 27, 2017
Pakistan and South Africa signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) entailing an increase in bilateral defence cooperation in many areas...
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Turkey’s STM competing for Colombian Navy frigate bid
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Quwa Team
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Mar 21, 2017
Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) is competing for the Colombian Navy’s frigate requirement ...
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Ukraine intends to develop new multi-role fighter
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Quwa Team
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Mar 20, 2017
Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko announced that Ukraine will develop a new lightweight twin-engine multi-role fighter using the AI-322F turbofan engine...
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Rheinmetall Denel Munition qualifies VLAP shell for overseas client
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 13, 2017
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) successfully qualified its M2005 Velocity Enhanced Artillery Projectile (VLAP) for an undisclosed international client...
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Nigeria graduates first Super Mushshak instructors
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 13, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force graduated its first set of instructors for the Super Mushshak, which it recently procured from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex...
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Lockheed Martin introduces dual-mode Paragon Direct Attack Munition
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 12, 2017
Lockheed Martin introduced a dual-mode laser and INS/GPS-guided bomb – designated the Paragon Direct Attack Munition – compatible with MK-80 series GBP...
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MiG Corporation begins MiG-35 marketing push in developing world markets
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 9, 2017
The MiG Corporation has reportedly begun its marketing push for the MiG-35 multi-role fighter, particularly in developing world markets...
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USAF intends to begin light attack aircraft tests in summer 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 6, 2017
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) intends to begin testing light attack aircraft (OA-X) proposals in New Mexico in the summer....
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France will procure 160+ H160 to replace legacy lightweight helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 6, 2017
The French government selected Airbus’ H160 to serve as the baseline platform for the Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger (HIL) program...
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With M-345 HET Leonardo takes aim at turboprop trainers
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 2, 2017
With the M-345 High Efficiency Trainer, Leonardo is aiming at turboprop trainers, which are becoming increasingly common as legacy jet-trainer successors...
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Schiebel selects Leonardo to supply AESA-based SAR radar for UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 2, 2017
Schiebel selected Leonardo’s PicoSAR active electronically-scanned array- based synthetic aperture radar for S-100s destined for a North African country...
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L-159 earns praise as credible aggressor fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 1, 2017
Aero Vodochody’s L-159 advanced light combat aircraft (ALCA) earned Draken International’s praise for its role as an aggressor fighter platform...
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Ukrainian company markets KT-112UD light attack helicopter concept
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 26, 2017
The state-owned Ukrainian company Ukrinmash marketed its KT-112UD light attack helicopter concept in Abu Dhabi during IDEX 2017...
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Embraer KC-390 successfully conducts dry-contact refueling tests
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 24, 2017
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force successfully ran the KC-390 through a dry-contact run with a F-5M, demonstrating the KC-390’s refueling capabilities...
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Russia will flight-test Mi-28NM attack helicopter in 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 17, 2017
Russia will flight-test the Mi-28NM attack helicopter, an upgraded version of the Mi-28NE Night Hunter, in 2017...
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Textron Systems announces G-CLAW precision-guided munition tests
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 15, 2017
Textron Systems announced that it successfully tested its Guided Clean Area Weapon (G-CLAW) precision-guided munition in October 2016...
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Lockheed Martin launches LM-100J commercial freighter
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 12, 2017
Lockheed Martin produced its first LM-100J, a commercial freighter version of the popular C-130J Super Hercules fixed-wing transport aircraft...
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Senegal Air Force chief keen on enhancing ties with the Pakistan Air Force
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2017
The Senegalese Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff, Brigadier General Birame Diop, expressed his interest to build relations with the Pakistan Air Force...
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Estonia pairs up with Finland for K9 Thunder howitzer
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2017
Estonia has reportedly entered talks with South Korea for 12 K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled tracked howitzers, joining Finland...
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Heckler & Koch unveils new modular rifle – HK433
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 6, 2017
The German firearms maker Heckler & Koch has unveiled a new modular assault rifle – designated tHK433 – to compete for Germany’s G36 replacement program...
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Embraer takes aim at Europe for KC-390 tanker-transport sales
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2017
The Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer is taking aim at Germany and the European market at large for KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport sales...
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Argentina drops fighter replacement plans
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2017
The Argentine Ministry of Defence announced that the government has suspended plans for a new fighter to replace the country’s legacy A-4AR Fightinghawks...
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Ukrainian industry association to open offices in Turkey and Poland
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2017
The Ukrainian industry association Ukroboronprom, which represents Ukraine’s defence vendors, will open offices in Turkey and Poland...
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Ukraine reportedly developing IFV using Oplot-M tank chassis
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 31, 2017
The Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau is reportedly developing an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) using the Oplot-M main battle tank’s chassis...
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United Aircraft Corporation launches the Mikoyan MiG-35
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 29, 2017
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has officially added the Mikoyan MiG-35 to its marketable product catalogue for domestic and overseas sales...
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Ukrainian firm to develop next-gen turret for legacy tanks
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 23, 2017
The Ukrainian company Arey Engineering Group will develop and produce a next-generation turret for legacy T-64 and T-72 main battle tank chassis....
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Italy signs onto MBDA Aster 30 Block 1 NT program
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 18, 2017
The Italian government is formally participating in the MBDA Aster 30 Block 1 NT long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) program in collaboration with France...
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Airbus DS demos C295W’s helicopter-friendly in-flight refuelling
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 17, 2017
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) demonstrated the C295W’s ability aerially refuel an Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal helicopter...
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Italy commissions Leonardo to design new attack helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2017
The Italian government has commissioned Leonardo to design a new generation attack helicopter to replace the Italian Army’s AW129s...
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Finland’s Hamina-class FAC will get anti-submarine warfare torpedoes
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2017
The Finnish Navy’s Hamina-class fast attack crafts (FAC) will be armed with anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedoes as part of a mid-life-update (MLU)...
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Russian MiG-35 flights will begin in January
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 10, 2017
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Dmitry Rogozin, announced that the Russian Air Force’s Mikoyan MiG-35 will begin its test flights in January...
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Argentina renews talks with Tel Aviv for IAI Kfir Block-60
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2017
Argentina and Israel Aerospace industries (IAI) have resumed negotiations for the latter’s Kfir Block-60 multi-role fighter...
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Ukraine will develop new surface-to-air missile system
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2017
The Government of Ukraine has reportedly approved the development of a new medium-range surface-to-air missile system...
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Aero Vodochody hopeful of sales to revive L-159 production
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 21, 2016
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody is hopeful of securing new L-159 advanced trainer sales, enabling the company to revive production…...
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Small-arms maker Heckler & Koch reportedly leaving non-NATO market
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2016
The German small-arms maker Heckler & Koch is reportedly abandoning its efforts to market and sell firearms to government clients outside of NATO…...
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Integration of Umkhonto SAM to Algerian MEKO A200 frigate nearing completion
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2016
Denel Group has announced that the integration of the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto surface-to-air missile system to an “international client” MEKO A200AN…...
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Antonov assembles first An-132 light transport
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2016
Antonov has assembled its first An-132 light transport aircraft, which it plans to market as a replacement for aging An-32s…...
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Heavy Industries Taxila and Ukraine sign $600 million MoU
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 23, 2016
Pakistan’s Heavy Industries Taxila and Ukrspecexport sign $600 million U.S. memorandum of understanding involving various armour programs…...
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Denel Dynamics lands Brazilian A-Darter integration contract
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2016
Denel Dynamics has received a contract from Brazil to integrate the A-Darter high off-boresight air-to-air missile to the FX2 – i.e. Gripen NG – fighter…...
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Sweden orders Targo HMD/S for Gripen E/F
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 9, 2016
The Swedish Defence Material Administration has ordered an unspecified number of Targo helmet-mounted display and sight systems for …...
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Pakistan looks to make inroads in Azeri defence market
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and representatives from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and Pakistan Ordnance Factories …...
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Armenia shows-off Iskander-E short-range ballistic missile
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2016
Armenia showcased its Iskander-E short-range ballistic missile systems on its Independence Day parade which took place …...
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Britain orders Leonardo BriteCloud ECM decoys
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 22, 2016
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has recently ordered a batch of Leonardo BriteCloud electronic countermeasure (ECM) decoys for operational evaluation purposes. ...
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Aero Vodochody resumes L-159 production (for one unit)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 21, 2016
As part of its order for the Iraqi Air Force, the Czech aerospace vendor Aero Vodochody has manufactured a new-built L-159....
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Sudan’s SAFAT Aviation Group showcased “Burkan” PGB at AAD
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 18, 2016
Sudan’s SAFAT Aviation Group showcased its “Burkan” precision-guided bomb at the 2016 Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition....
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Denel secures Airbus Helicopters’ support for the Rooivalk
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 15, 2016
Denel Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have agreed to collaborate on upgrading the Rooivalk Mk1 helicopters currently in use by South Africa....
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Nigeria will ink JF-17 deal in November
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 15, 2016
Nigeria will ink a contract with Pakistan for an undisclosed number of JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters in November....
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Pakistani defence industry looking to make inroads in Africa
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 15, 2016
A defence production delegation led by the Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is attending Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD)....
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Boeing & Saab lift covers off USAF T-X offering
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 14, 2016
On Tuesday, Boeing and Saab unveiled two production models of their offering for the U.S. Air Force T-X trainer competition....
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Saab & Denel pair up to offer credible air defence solutions
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2016
Saab and Denel have partnered to develop a sound air defence solution using the Giraffe AMB radar and Umkhonto SAM, respectively....
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U.S. proposes new rules for global armed drones market
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 2, 2016
The United States State Department has begun proposing a series of measures to a number countries aimed at managing the export of armed drones. ...
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Nigeria looks to Pakistan for training support
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 28, 2016
The Nigerian Air Force requested the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force to provide training and capacity building support....
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USAF T-X: Northrop Grumman’s Model 400 prototype
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 25, 2016
Northrop Grumman was seen conducting taxi trials of its T-X prototype, the Model 400....
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Hypersonic Glide Vehicles: A new form of strategic deterrence?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2016
During the 2016 Missile Defense Symposium, hypersonic glide vehicles were defined as a core threat by American defence planners and thinkers....
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Russia is receiving overseas requests for its Ratnik infantry system.
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2016
The Ratnik infantry combat system is drawing requests from a number of overseas parties, only months after being available for export....
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Leonardo is looking to position Airlander airship as an ISR platform
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2016
Italian defence giant Leonardo is looking to position the Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander into an intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance platform....
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USAF F-35s are ready for combat
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 2, 2016
The U.S. Air Force has declared that its first F-35A squadron is ready for combat, 15 years after Lockheed Martin won the Joint Strike Fighter program....
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Airbus forecasting strong market for H215 Super Puma
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 28, 2016
Airbus Helicopters is forecasting a strong market for its H215, the re-branded and upgraded Super Puma utility and transport helicopter....
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In-flight refuelling capable C-295 debuts at Farnborough
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 11, 2016
The aerial refuelling-configured Airbus C-295 made its debut at the 2016 Farnborough Air Show - will be capable of refueling helicopters, UAV and turboprops...
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Antonov continues to market the An-178 utility transport aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 11, 2016
Antonov (owned by the Ukrainian government) is continuing its push to market its An-178 transport aircraft by debuting at the 2016 Farnborough ......
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Russia & China proceed to develop new heavy-lift helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 27, 2016
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....
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Nigeria finalizes purchase of 10 Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 27, 2016
The Nigerian Air Force has inked an agreement to purchase 10 Super Mushshak basic flight trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....
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Botswana in talks for 8 to 12 JAS-39 Gripen fighters for $1.7bn
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 15, 2016
Botswana has confirmed that it is in talks with the Swedish government for 8-12 Gripen multi-role fighters for the Botswana Defence Force....
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Nigeria preparing to induct JF-17 & Super Mushshak
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 8, 2016
The Nigerian Air Force is readying itself to induct a batch of JF-17 Thunder & Super Mushshak trainers acquired from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....
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Paramount Group introduces Mbombe 8 AFV
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 5, 2016
The South African defence giant Paramount Group has recently unveiled its new 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle – the Mbombe 8...
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Saab’s AEW&C group has gotten a $132m order
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Bilal Khan
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May 31, 2016
Saab’s Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) business has gotten an order worth $132 million U.S. from an undisclosed customer...
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Saab and ERA sign R&D agreement on radars
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2016
Saab and the Czech Republic’s ERA have signed an agreement to jointly engage in research and development of new air surveillance and air defence radars....
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HAWK: An affordable AC-130 gunship alternative?
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2016
With the USMC studying the idea of equipping all 79 of its KC-130Js with the HAWK system, we examine if the solution is an attractive idea for others. ...
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Keep an eye on the Diamond DART-450 trainer
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Bilal Khan
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May 24, 2016
The basic aircraft trainer market could see the entrance of a competitive player in the form of the Diamond Aircraft DART-450...
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Ukraine introduces new 1500hp diesel engine for tanks
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Bilal Khan
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May 24, 2016
The Malyshev Plant has begun offering its new 1500hp engine for existing as well as new-built main battle tanks. It is derived from the widely adopted 6TD....
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Saab launches the JAS-39E Gripen (Next Generation)
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Bilal Khan
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May 18, 2016
Saab has taken the wraps off its first JAS-39E Gripen NG fighter. The updated Gripen will enter service in Sweden, Brazil and potentially a number of other countries in the coming years...
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Could Pakistan re-approach Argentina on JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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May 16, 2016
Argentina is hoping to a squadron of used F-5Es from the US, but it still needs a modern multi-role fighter that is capable & affordable. Cue the JF-17?...
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Keep an eye on the Airbus Zephyr UAV/Quasi-Satellite
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Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2016
The Zephyr is being developed by Airbus as a quasi-satellite system that could support a military's communications and ISR needs...
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Ukraine will develop new turbofan engine for fighters
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Bilal Khan
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May 5, 2016
Developing a fighter-grade turbofan engine will not be easy, but with the right funding partner, Ukraine could bring its engine to completion. ...
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Algeria’s first MEKO A-200AN frigate commissioned
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 26, 2016
The Algerian Navy has commissioned into service the Erradii, the first of two German-built MEKO A-200AN multi-mission frigates...
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Pakistan looks to market the JF-17 Thunder to Morocco
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 25, 2016
Despite the challenges, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is eager to market the JF-17 in Africa, especially Morocco and Nigeria...
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Brazil may not acquire the A-Darter air-to-air missile
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 19, 2016
Severe economic troubles may result in Brazil suspending - if not cancelling - its procurement of A-Darter WVRAAMs...
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Northrop MEMS: An alternative to satellite-guided munitions?
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 12, 2016
An insight on how improvements to INS technology will result in very effective precision-guided bombs, especially in the context of tactical strikes....
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The Emerging (Non-Western) Armed UAV Market
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2015
Armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have seen relatively widespread adoption in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia this past year....
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Keep an eye on the Antonov An-178
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 25, 2015
The Antonov An-178 is quickly shaping up to be an attractive utility air lift option for countries seeking to augment or supplant their transport aircraft fleets....
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Brimstone, JAGM and The Future of Air-to-Ground Missiles
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2015
The MBDA (UK) Brimstone air-to-ground missile has taken on quite a bit of attention in recent days following Britain’s decision to deploy its combat aircraft to Syria. In fact, Prime Minister David Cameron even specifically mentioned...
Overview of the E-8 JSTARS and its Possible Successor
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 22, 2015
It has been a rocky road for the U.S Air Force (USAF) and U.S Army’s current Boeing 707-based E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) ‘replacement’ program, and it will likely remain so for the...
Keep an eye out for the CN-235 and C-295
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 5, 2015
When I read on Jane’s that Airbus was planning to introduce air-to-air refueling (AAR) and extreme short take-off and landing (XTOL) capabilities to the CN-235 and C-295, I immediately felt that it was a good...
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