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Units of the newly Russian formed air defence missile brigade conducted first missile launches with Buk-M2
Units of the air defence missile brigade of the 49th combined-arms army of the Southern MD, which had been formed in December 2015, have successfully performed missile launches with Buk-M2 air defence complexes at the Kapustin Yar...
Russian Western military district to receive about 20 aircraft until the end of 2016
Aviation formations of the Western MD of Russian Federation will have received about 20 aircraft of tactic and army aviation by the end of 2016.
The units will receive such aircraft as Mi-28, Mi-8, Mi-26, Mi-35N, Su-35 and...
New low-visibility corvette spotted in North Korea
A new modern-style corvette with low-observable radar characteristics has been spotted in North Korea’s northeastern port of Najin in Rason, high-resolution photos obtained exclusively by NK Pro have revealed.
That was reported by www.nknews.org.
Two sets of photos taken during different...
India approves deal on purchase of Russian T-90MS main battle tanks
The defence acquisitions council (DAC), chaired by defence minister of India Manohar Parrikar, approved the purchase 464 T-90MS tanks from Russia.
That was reported by timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
The Rs 13,448-crore (about US $ 2 billion) contract will include a Make-in-India...
Russia developing new air defense missile system for Arctic operations
Russia is to build a new Pantsyr-SA air defense missile system to enhance the country's capabilities in Arctic and Far North regions. That was reported by defence.ru.
According to the source, Pantsyr-SA is an improved version of Russian...
NORINCO proposes Sky Dragon surface-to-air missile system for the Indonesia
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) is offering a Sky Dragon medium-range surface-to-air missile system for the Indonesian Air Force. That was reported by www.defenseworld.net.
Indonesian Air Force has completed field evaluation of NORINCO’s Sky Dragon 50 medium-range air defense system, which the service...
Myanmar Air Force confirms purchase of JF-17 «Thunder» fighter jets
The officers of the Myanmar Air Force confirmed that the purchase of a JF-17 «Thunder» fighter jets was approved. They said the order was part of a deal signed by China, Pakistan , and Myanmar.
That was reported by East Pendulum.
Earlier it was...
Sudanese Air Force signs FTC-2000 trainer aircraft contract
The Sudanese Air Force has signed a contract with Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation (GAIC) to acquire the Chinese manufacturer’s FTC-2000 trainer aircraft. No contract value was disclosed.
According to East Pendulum, Sudan has ordered six FTC-2000 trainer aircraft...