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Having received no new orders for the world's largest passenger airline for the past two years, Airbus admitted on Monday it might have to end production of the A380 double-decker jet. "If we can't... Denmark Will Increase Defence Spending to Counter Russia
RIGA --- The Danish government expects to win backing for a substantial increase in defence spending next month, to counter Russia’s intensified military activity in eastern and northern Europe, the N... Aselsan Wins Turkish Long-Range Defense Systems Deal
ISTANBUL --- Turkish defense giant ASELSAN said Tuesday it had signed, along with Roketsan, TÜBİTAK SAGE business partnership, an accord for a national long-range defense system project for defense in... Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Syrian Kurds
ISTANBUL --- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is warning of an imminent attack on a U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish militia. "We have finished our preparations. The operation can start any time," ... France Takes Delivery of First Super Hercules
ORLÉANS, France --- Florence Parly, France's minister of the Armed Forces, officially welcomed the country's first C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the Armée de l'Air's 62st Transport Wing with a cer... Brazil Moves First Submarine Sections to Assembly Hall
On January 13 and 14, the Brazilian Navy (MB) and the company Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN) transferred three sections of the S40 "Riachuelo" submarine to the Madeira Island shipyard, in the Itagua... Raytheon Details $642M Missile Defense Contract
TEWKSBURY, Mass. --- On Friday, January 12, Raytheon was awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a stated maximum value of $641,758,000. Under this contract, the contractor wi... UK Takes Delivery of Its 14th F-35
The UK has taken delivery of its 14th F-35B Lightning II. The new jet has now flown into Beaufort, South Carolina. The jet, operated by both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy, will be capable ... US: Russia's Actions, Spending Send Chill Through Europe
BRUSSELS --- It takes only a look at Russia's recent history and military investments to understand that the nation is a threat to Europe and beyond, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said her... Russia Deploys Second S-400 Division to Annexed Crimea
Russia has deployed a new unit armed with the advanced S-400 air-defense system in the Ukrainian region of Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014, Russian media are reporting. Russian state media rep... Turkmenistan Acquired Chinese QW-2 MANPADS
ASHGABAT --- Turkmenistan has been confirmed as a buyer for China's QW-2 man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). On January 11, 2018, the dissident media outlet Chronicles of Turkmenistan releas... Cascade Aerospace to Modernize Mexico’s L-100 Hercules
ABBOTSFORD, BC --- Cascade Aerospace Inc. has been awarded a contract for the avionics modernization of one Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) L-100 (C-130) Hercules aircraft. This contract follows on the re... UK Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers Near UK Airspace
Today (Mon 15 January), RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon aircraft scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to monitor two Russian planes approaching UK airspace. The Russian Blackjack Tupolev Tu-160 long... Fourth Astute-Class SSN Completes First Dive
The fourth Astute class submarine, Audacious, which is being built by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy, has achieved a significant milestone by completing her first ever dive. The trim and basin dive... Russia Delivers More Modernized KA-27M Helicopters to Navy
The Russian Helicopters holding has completed transferring a batch of Ka-27M helicopters to the Russian Navy. Serial modernisation of the aircraft is carried out at the Kumertau Aviation Production En... Airbus Increases Price of Its Civil Aircraft
TOULOUSE, France --- Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by two percent across the product line, effective from January 1st 2018. John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Custom... Kongsberg, Patria Extend Cooperation on Tactical Missiles
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg) and Patria have entered into an agreement to develop opportunities for cooperation on missile systems. The agreement comprises the establishment of a Missile ... Germany Hands Over 126 Vehicles to Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan --- Yesterday, Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, Defence Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany, handed 126 Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles over to representatives of the Kingdom of Jorda... Thinkers Strategize in DoD's Innovation Corps Boot Camp
WASHINGTON --- Forty innovative thinkers from the four military services gathered here last week for a class where they tested out new methods to solve problems in the Defense Department. Joshua Ma... US Army Steps Up Stinger Air Missile Training
HOHENFELS, Germany -- For the first time in nearly 15 years, 7th Army Training Command's Joint Multinational Readiness Center will soon begin observing, coaching and training Soldiers using the FIM-92... Finland’s Patria Defends Arms Export Practices
There have been discussions concerning defence materiel export practices in the media during the last few days. Patria acts in line with the Finnish and the EU laws and arms export regulations. Also, ... Canadian Soldiers Deploy to Latvia for Deterrence Mission
Following months of training and preparation, approximately 450 Canadian Armed Forces members are now on their way to Latvia to provide relief for Canadian soldiers taking part in Operation REASSURANC... Conair Orders Six Bombardier Q400 for Conversion to Water Bomber
MONTREAL --- Bombardier Specialized Aircraft announced today that Conair Group Inc., the world’s leading provider of fixed wing aerial firefighting aircraft, has purchased six Q400 aircraft. Based on ... Algerian Acquisition of Chinese MLRS Is Confirmed
ALGIERS --- Algeria has acquired the SR5 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) from China. As part of recent military exercises, Algeria has shown off its SR5 MLRS, confirming that the country placed a... Ukraine Recounts Import Substitution Effort
In the framework of the large-scale program, engaging Ukraine’s regions in import substitution program fulfillment – UKROBORONPROM (UOP) engaged 447 enterprises of various forms of ownership – especia... The Nigerian Air Force Prepares for COIN Ops
Nigeria has been trying to contain the insurgency confronting it with all possible means. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has started playing a major role in this mission and has intensified air operatio... Doubts About SpaceX Reliability Persist
We may never know the precise reason a billion-dollar spy satellite that was launched Jan. 7 on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket failed to reach orbit. Everything about the mission except the launch itself wa... Swedish Cabinet Split Over Severity of Military Threat
Although the government and opposition parties have both agreed to increase military spending, a war of words broke out over exactly how much of a threat the country faces. A new report from the cr... Russia Stands Up New Military Transport Aviation Units
New MTA units, formed in December 2017, have begun to consolidate their military collectives to ensure high combat readiness for performing the assigned tasks. The MTA regiments and squadrons deplo... CAE Acquires Part of Aviation Training Firm Pelesys
MONTREAL, Quebec --- CAE announced today that it has purchased 45% of the shares of Pelesys, a global leader in the provision of aviation training solutions and courseware. Through this partnership, C... | 