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February 21, 2018  

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Indonesia Orders 11 Su-35s for $1.1Bn
Indonesia and Russia have signed a contract for 11 Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighters. According to Indonesian Defense Ministry spokesman Totok Sugiharto, the $1.14 billion contract has been finalized.

Brazil Begins Assembly of First Scorpene Sub
ITAGUAÍ, Brazil --- A ceremony held on Tuesday (20) in the Rio de Janeiro city of Itaguaí - where the PROSUB (Submarine Development Program) naval complex is located - marked the beginning of the inte

US Clears $1.2Bn Sale of Remanufactured AH-64 Apaches to Netherlands
WASHINGTON --- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands of items and services to support the upgrade/remanufacture of AH-64D Block II

 


The Brazilian Navy’s first Scorpene-class submarine, Riachuelo, towers in the hall before the ceremony marking the beginning of its final assembly. Three more Scorpenes, as well as a nuclear-powered submarine, will follow. (Naval Group photo)
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  • Russia denies role in strikes killing civilians in Syria's E. Ghouta
  • 21/02/2018 12:49:46
  • Singapore invites cyberattacks to strengthen defences
  • 21/02/2018 12:35:55
  • Fresh regime strikes on Syria enclave kill 24: monitor
  • 21/02/2018 11:51:50
  • Fresh strikes on Syria enclave kill 10: monitor
  • 21/02/2018 10:01:51
  • Syria, Russia pound rebel enclave, put clinic out of service
  • 21/02/2018 04:32:21
  • Top experts warn against 'malicious use' of AI
  • 21/02/2018 01:47:12
  • UN chief 'deeply alarmed' by Eastern Ghouta violence
  • 21/02/2018 01:09:46
  • Syria, Russia pound rebel enclave, put clinics out of service
  • 20/02/2018 20:48:44
  • Syria, Russia strikes pound rebel enclave, put clinics out of service
  • 20/02/2018 19:44:59
  • Colombian police die in clash with 'FARC dissidents'
  • 20/02/2018 18:41:52
  • Russia blamed as key clinic in Syria enclave bombed out of service
  • 20/02/2018 18:32:06
  • Charities condemn 'abhorrent' Syria enclave bloodshed
  • 20/02/2018 18:17:59
  • Syria regime pounds rebel enclave, sends fighters to face Turkey
  • 20/02/2018 17:07:47


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    Indonesia Orders 11 Su-35s for $1.1Bn
    Indonesia and Russia have signed a contract for 11 Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighters. According to Indonesian Defense Ministry spokesman Totok Sugiharto, the $1.14 billion contract has been finalized. ...

    Brazil Begins Assembly of First Scorpene Sub
    ITAGUAÍ, Brazil --- A ceremony held on Tuesday (20) in the Rio de Janeiro city of Itaguaí - where the PROSUB (Submarine Development Program) naval complex is located - marked the beginning of the inte...

    US Clears $1.2Bn Sale of Remanufactured AH-64 Apaches to Netherlands
    WASHINGTON --- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands of items and services to support the upgrade/remanufacture of AH-64D Block II...

    China Upgrades Airspace Defense in West to Counter Threat from India
    China is upgrading its Western Theater Command in order to confront any threat from India, a Chinese military specialist said after photographs of a J-10 jet flying over the high-altitude plateau in w...

    Germany's Military Readiness Is 'Dramatic,' Says Bundeswehr Commissioner
    The German parliament's military commissioner has published a report sharply critical of Germany's combat-readiness. The problem comes amid the country's increasing involvement in military missions ab...

    Report Calls for Additional SEK168 Bn for Swedish Defense Equipment by 2030
    On 20 February, the Government’s Inquiry Chair Ingemar Wahlberg presented his report on the Swedish Armed Forces’ long-term equipment needs. The Inquiry’s remit included conducting an analysis of the ...

    India Test-fires Nuclear-Capable Agni II Missile
    NEW DELHI --- India Tuesday test-fired its medium-range, nuclear-capable Agni II missile from a military island off the coast of eastern state of Odisha, sources said. "The home-made, surface-to-su...

    Fincantieri Lays Keel of Italian Navy’s Next-Gen LHD
    TRIESTE, Italy --- The keel laying ceremony of the multipurpose amphibious unit (LHD or Landing Helicopter Dock) took place today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia, marking the begi...

    Airbus Delivers Its First A350-1000 to Launch Customer Qatar Airways
    TOULOUSE, France --- Airbus has delivered the world’s first A350-1000 widebody airliner to launch customer Qatar Airways at a delivery event in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the first of 37 A350-1...

    India’s DAC Clears BMP-2 Upgrade, Survey Ship
    The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, met today and accorded approval to Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Services valued at over Rs 1850 crore. ...

    First Sikorsky Combat Rescue Helicopter Enters Final Assembly
    STRATFORD, Conn. --- Sikorsky is beginning final assembly of the first HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter, which will bring unprecedented capability enhancements to the U.S. Air Force rescue mission. The...

    US Approves Sale of MK 41 Vertical Launchers to Finland
    WASHINGTON --- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Finland of Mk 41 Baseline VII Strike-Length Vertical Launching Systems for an estimated cost ...

    US Approves $100M Sale to Kuwait of Fast Patrol Boats
    WASHINGTON --- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait of fast patrol boats for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Coop...

    GD Bath Iron Works Wins FFG(X) Concept Design Contract
    BATH, Maine --- The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works a $14.9 million contract for the concept design of the Navy’s planned Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)). Bath Iron Works’ propos...

    US Army to Send Gray Eagle UAV to South Korea
    SEOUL --- The U.S. Army plans to send MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) to South Korea. This system can carry air-to-surface armaments and could perform strikes on command centers and miss...

    S. Korea F-16 Upgrade Includes JHMCS II Next-Gen Helmet
    FORT WORTH, Texas --- Elbit Systems of America, LLC announced that its joint venture with Rockwell Collins, Rockwell Collins ESA Vision Systems, LLC (RCEVS) will incorporate the Joint Helmet Mounted C...

    New FoI Data Details UK Air and Drone Operations in Iraq and Syria
    After a lengthy delay in responding to our FoI requests, the MOD has now provided data on UK air operations in Iraq and Syria for the second half of 2017. For our updated complete set of figures for ...

    Raytheon Overhauling Canadian Navy Phalanx CIWS Weapons
    CALGARY, Alberta --- Raytheon Canada Limited is overhauling and providing in-service support for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon Systems operated by the Royal Canadian Navy. Raytheon produces Phalan...

    NATO Launches Second Cyber Defence Project With Moldova
    The Moldovan Armed Forces are looking to develop and improve their cyber defence capabilities, so as to be able to face sophisticated and emerging cyber threats that may affect the military informatio...

    Fortem Unveils New Counter-UAV System
    SALT LAKE CITY --- Fortem Technologies announced the release of the DroneHunter system, which it says is the first military-tested unmanned aircraft technology that provides perimeter intrusion detect...

    Lockheed’s New Software Can Simultaneously Control Multiple UAVs
    CALGARY, Alberta --- Lockheed Martin software has been simultaneously flying, on average, at least six unmanned aircraft during every hour of the last 25 years, completing missions as diverse as recon...

    US Air Force Recounts MQ-1 Predator’s Innovations
    CREECH AFB, Nev. --- The MQ-1 Predator is a remotely piloted aircraft flown by aircrew assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Creech Air Force Base and units around the world. It h...

    MTU Aero 2017 Revenues Up 6%, Earnings Up 24%
    MUNICH --- MTU Aero Engines AG once again set new records in the financial year 2017. Revenues increased by 6 % from € 4,732.7 million in 2016 to a new high of € 5,036.3 million. Operating profit1 rea...

    Oerlikon, Boeing to Collaborate in Additive Manufacturing Work
    PFAFFIKON SCHWYZ, Switzerland & Chicago --- Boeing the world's largest aerospace company, and Oerlikon a leading technology and engineering group, signed a five-year collaboration agreement to develop...

    Safran Contributes to Boeing EcoDemonstrator Flight Test Program
    EVERETT, WA. --- Safran Electrical & Power is proud to participate in the Boeing 2018 ecoDemonstrator, a campaign launched to improve commercial aviation's environmental performance throughout an airp...


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