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Royal Thai Navy receives two new H145M military helicopters

The Royal Thai Navy receives two new H145M (previously known as the EC645) military helicopters. The Royal Thai Navy signed for five H145Ms to be deployed on transport duties and other missions, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2016....

Vietnam in talk to purchase about 12 Gripen or Rafale Fighter

According to Reuters, Vietnam has already carried out preliminary negotiations with the Swedish group Saab and Dassault of France to purchase at least 12 fighters. In the news release dated 04/22/2016, Reuters (UK), said that because the Chinese...

Egypt plans to buy Russian «Tigr» light armoured vehicle

Egypt confirms plans to buy Russian  «Tigr» light armoured vehicle. The delegation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Egypt expressed their interest in purchasing the latest version of Russian armored police car SBM VPK-233136 "Tiger"; This week the Ministry...

New Russian unmanned combat ground vehicle spotted during exercises at the Kursk NPP

New  Russian unmanned combat ground vehicle spotted during exercises at the Kursk nuclear power plant (NPP). According to a release by military-informant.com, the new  unmanned combat ground vehicle  designed to deliver combined combat, reconnaissance and counter-terrorism units with...

Bell Helicopter offers AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters to Poland

Bell Helicopter is planning to offer its AH-1Z attack helicopter to Poland for a forthcoming requirement to replace the Mil M-24s operated by the country’s land forces. "We can provide the most cost-effective solution and state-of the-art helicopter...

India is likely to buy 145 M777 Howitzers to equip its Mountain Strike Corps

India is likely to buy 145 M777 Howitzers for $750 million to equip its Mountain Strike Corps. The decision to buy ultra-light Howitzers produced by BAE Systems under the ‘Make In India’ program was discussed at a meeting...

Russia has formally offered its S-400 Surface-to-air missile systems for $6 billion to India

Russia has formally offered its S-400 Surface-to-air missile systems for $6 billion to India. A deal is likely to be signed within the next few weeks, the sources add. Russia could also commence delivering the S-400 missile defense...

Ukrainian Navy will be reinforced with three new «Kentavr» fast assault crafts

Ukrainian Navy will be reinforced with three new «Kentavr» fast assault crafts designed by the State Research & Design Shipbuilding Centre and  produced by the Leninska Kuznya (Kiev). The fast assault craft «Kentavr» (Centaur) - is armored amphibious assault ship...