Defexpo 2014: India, US clear path for Javelin to compete for ATGW requirement
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in advanced negotiations with the US government to allow the Raytheon/Lockheed Martin-designed Javelin anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system to compete for an...
View ArticleCanada to overhaul defence procurement
Key Points Changes to include increased support for domestic producers, a new secretariat, third-party reviews and an annual procurement guide Moves designed to streamline procurement and favour...
View ArticleBAE Systems weighs investment options for new Clyde shipbuilding facilities
BAE Systems Maritime-Naval Ships is considering the closure of its Govan shipyard in Glasgow as it appraises options for the construction of the UK Royal Navy's next-generation Type 26 Global Combat...
View ArticleUpdate: France receives first upgraded M270 LRU
The first three upgraded Lockheed Martin M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs) have now been delivered to the French Army. Speaking to IHS Jane's on 5 February, a spokesperson for the French Army...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: USAF to display C-17 as Boeing seeks customers for final...
The appearance of a US Air Force (USAF) Boeing C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft on the flying display roster at this year's Singapore Airshow will provide a welcome boost to the...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: Saab pushes 340 MSA as regional maritime surveillance...
Saab is offering its 340 regional airliner-based Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) to the Asia-Pacific market at the Singapore Airshow 2014, following the successful completion of its certification...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: Russia's Yak-130 advanced trainer looks for further AsPac...
The Yakovlev Yak-130 'Mitten' advanced jet trainer/light fighter aircraft will be performing at this year's Singapore Airshow from 11 to 16 February, as Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) looks...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: Raytheon to demonstrate MCALS launcher for MALD decoy
Raytheon is to conduct a customer demonstration of its newly developed Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) Cargo Aircraft Launch System (MCALS) later in 2014, a company representative told IHS Jane's...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: RAAF fast-jets return to show with Super Hornet display
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is set to make a return to the fast jet flying roster at this year's Singapore Airshow, following the retirement of the service's General Dynamics F-111 Aardvarks...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: China, US lack 'clarity' on Asia-Pacific strategies
Key Points A Singapore-based academic has accused China and the United States of 'failing to provide clarity' on their strategies in the Asia Pacific Richard Bitzinger said unclear communication was...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: Boeing to demonstrate MSA aircraft later in Q1
Boeing is to demonstrate its new Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) later in the first quarter of this year, a senior company official disclosed ahead of the Singapore Airshow on 10 February. Having...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: Boeing close to international revenue goal, seeks future...
Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) remains on course to achieve its goal of increasing the revenue coming from international sales to 30%, and is now focused on sustaining that growth figure, a...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: Beechcraft looks to secure AT-6B launch customer
The Beechcraft AT-6B Texan II light attack turboprop is being displayed at this year's Singapore Airshow, as the company looks to secure its first customer following the disappointment of losing out in...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: Airbus promotes A400M to new export customers
Airbus Military is touting its A400M Atlas airlifter at the Singapore Airshow 2014, as it looks to secure its first export customers since Malaysia signed up for four aircraft in 2005. The European...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow: 'First blood' to Airbus in tanker sales war with Boeing
Singapore's apparent selection of the Airbus A330-200 MultiRole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to fulfil its aerial refuelling requirement appears to give first blood to the European manufacturer in...
View ArticleSaab finds local partners to chase Indian air defence requirements
Sweden's Saab signed an agreement in New Delhi on 5 February with India's private sector Kalyani Group to collaborate on the Indian Army's long-delayed air defence programmes. Signed at Defexpo by Saab...
View ArticleSaab confirms twin-seat Gripen F development for Brazil
Saab has confirmed to IHS Jane's that Brazil's aerospace industry will be given the opportunity to develop a two-seater version of the Gripen NG as part of the USD4.5 billion consignment of 36 fighter...
View ArticleRobert Work nominated to become US deputy secretary of defence
Robert Work has officially been nominated to become the Pentagon's next second ranking civilian, following weeks of speculation that he would get the nod. "The president announced that he's nominating...
View ArticleFrance orders 250 more Iveco PPT trucks
France's defence procurement agency (DGA) has ordered 250 additional Iveco Porteur Polyvalent Terrestre (PPT) military trucks, it announced on 6 February. The PPT, based on purpose-designed 8x8 Iveco...
View ArticleDOT&E report recommends operational testing for JLENS
In its latest report, the US Department of Defense's Director of Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) noted Raytheon's Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System...
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