Russian finance and defence ministries agree spending cuts for forces
Russia's defence ministry has agreed to unspecified spending cuts with the nation's finance ministry, as part of an overall reduction in government spending forced by the nation's economic slowdown,...
View ArticleOmani Jaguars collide during training accident
Two SEPECAT Jaguar strike aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) collided during a training sortie on 11 September, killing one of the two pilots, national media reported. The two...
View ArticleJapan offers first operational glimpse of Chinese MALE UAV
The interception of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) by a Japanese combat aircraft over the East China Sea on 9 September may provide the first evidence that the BUAA BZK-005 medium-altitude...
View ArticleFirst T-50s arrive in Indonesia
The first two T-50i Golden Eagle aircraft from Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) arrived at Indonesia's Iswahjudi Airbase in East Java on 11 September. Fourteen more T-50s are expected before the end...
View ArticleDSEI 2013: Kongsberg, New Zealand in advanced talks for Penguin
Norway's Kongsberg Defence Systems is looking to sign a contract to supply its Penguin anti-ship missiles for the Royal Zealand Navy's (RNZN's) new Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters by...
View ArticleDSEI 2013: Kelvin Hughes, Marshall Land Systems announce partnership
UK companies Marshall Land Systems and Kelvin Hughes announced on 10 September they are forming a partnership to offer surveillance systems for use in remote environments. Under the agreement, Kelvin...
View ArticleDSEI 2013: ADASI, Icarus partner on aerostats
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) announced on 11 September that it had signed a product development agreement with the UK's Icarus Training Systems....
View ArticleCzech government approves Gripen lease renewal
The Czech Republic has decided to renew its lease of 14 Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen multirole fighter aircraft, it was announced on 11 September. The new lease will last for 14 years, with the Czech Republic...
View ArticleUK MQ-9 Reaper deliveries delayed
Delivery of the UK Royal Air Force's (RAF's) final five General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is being held back by several months due to delays in clearing engineering...
View ArticleTextron Airland unveils new tactical jet for irregular warfare
Key Points Textron Inc has launched a new venture with Airland Enterprises, LLC to build a new tactical jet, the Scorpion The Scorpion was developed with an eye towards the needs of the ANG and...
View ArticleRussian submarine Tomsk catches fire
On 16 September a fire broke out on board the Russian Tomsk Antyey-class ('Oscar II') (Project 949A) nuclear-powered guided missile submarine (SSGN). Tomsk (K 150) is currently in dock in Russia's Far...
View ArticleIndian MoD approves extra C-130 and T-90 purchases
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 13 September approved procurements worth INR150 billion (USD2.3 billion) that include six additional Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules military transports, 236...
View ArticleFinal C-17 handed over to the USAF
The US Air Force (USAF) has received into service its 223rd and final Boeing C-17A Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft, the service announced on 13 September. Aircraft P-223 arrived at the...
View ArticleBrazil, Argentina reinforcing defence co-operation
Brazilian Minister of Defence Celso Amorim and his Argentine counterpart, AgustÃn Rossi, sought to bolster bilateral projects during an official meeting in Buenos Aires from 12-13 September. The...
View ArticleBAE, Terma sign collaboration MoU
Danish aerospace and defence company Terma and the United Kingdom's BAE Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential collaborations in aerospace, electronics and naval...
View ArticleAustralia concludes Afghan Chinook mission
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has withdrawn its Boeing CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift helicopters from Afghanistan after seven years of operations, the Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 16...
View ArticleArotech launches share offering
Military simulation and power supplier Arotech Corporation is to raise around USD6 million though a public offering of 3,428,571 shares of common stock, the company announced on 13 September. Arotech...
View ArticleAgni 5 IRBM completes second successful test launch
India conducted the second successful test firing of the indigenously designed Agni 5 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on 15 September. The Agni 5's second test firing in 17 months took...
View ArticleAbbott appoints Johnston as new Australian defence minister
Incoming Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott named Senator David Johnston as the country's next defence minister on 16 September. The new Liberal-National Party government will be sworn in on 18...
View ArticleAAF graduates first instructor pilots
Key Points The AAF has graduated its first two instructor pilots The two pilots will begin teaching new pilot trainees later this month The Afghan Air Force (AAF) graduated its first two instructor...
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