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Ukrainian Oplot-M main battle tank creates a sensation at IDEAS 2016
The State Concern “UkrOboronProm”(UOP) showcased latest developments at the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar-2016 (IDEAS 2016) in Pakistan.
At IDEAS 2016 expo the Ukrainian State...
Myanmar to buy new Chinese Y-9E transport aircraft
The Myanmar Air Defence Force has agreed to buy a new Chinese-built Y-9E transport aircraft.
The Y-9E is an export version of Chinese Y-9 medium-range transport aircraft...
Russian bombers to get longer-range hypersonic missiles
Russia has begun testing of its new hypersonic missiles for Long Range Aviation.
Russian Tu-22M3 (or M) long-range strategic bomber test-fired a new hypersonic missile, that...
Turkish army destroyed 12 PKK positions in airstrikes against the terrorist group in Iraq
The Turkish army destroyed 12 PKK positions in airstrikes against the terrorist group in northern Iraq, military said early Monday.
Reporting by Sefa Sahin for...
China embarked on a long march of deepening military reform
Nov. 24, 2015 marked a fresh start in the history of the Chinese Armed Forces, as thenation embarked on a long march of deepening...
Azerbaijani Air and Air Defence Force looks to buy JF-17 Thunder fighter jets
The Azerbaijani Air and Air Defence Force will seek to purchase JF-17 multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Chengdu...
Norway plans to order five P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol planes
Norway plans to order five Boeing Co P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol planes to maintain its surveillance capacity and meet future security challenges, the NATO...
4,000 soldiers from 11 NATO to take part at Iron Sword 2016 exercise in Lithuania
Nearly 4,000 Soldiers from 11 NATO countries are in Lithuania to take part in Exercise Iron Sword 2016, which runs from Nov. 20 to...
Ilyushin Aviation Complex has begun final assembly of the first production Il-112V aircraft
Open Joint Stock Company "Ilyushin Aviation Complex" has begun final assembly of the first production Il-112V, slated for the Russian Air Force.
OJSC Voronezh Aircraft Production...
China, Myanmar hold first diplomacy & defense “2+2” consultation
The first China-Myanmar Diplomacy and Defense "2+2" Consultation is held in Naypyidaw, capital of Myanmar, from Nov. 24 to 25, 2016.
China's Deputy Foreign Minister...
China troops deployed to Myanmar border area
Chinese military has begun deploying tanks and other armored vehicles near the Myanmar border. According to numerous witnesses, around 700 Chinese soldiers along with...
Hong Kong customs officials seized 9 Terrex AV81 wheeled armored personnel carriers
The nine Terrex AV81 wheeled armored personnel carriers was spotted in the Port of Hong Kong.
According to shanghaiist.com, Hong Kong customs officials have seized at least 9...
Vipers on the move: HMLA-267 deploys to Okinawa
Marines with Marine Helicopter Attack Squadron 267 prepared to deploy to Okinawa, Japan, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 10, 2016.
That was...
Lockheed Martin wins $7.19 bln U.S. contract for 90 F-35 Lightning II jets
Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) unit Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co is being awarded a $7.19 billion contract for 90 F-35 Lightning II jets, the Pentagon...
Rosoboronexport promotes Russian military robots on the world market
JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is promoting land forces equipment developed by Russian defense industry enterprises in full accordance with the...
Pakistan and Turkey sign an MoU for the sale of Super Mushshak aircraft
Pakistan and Turkey sign an MoU for the sale of Super Mushshak aircraft. That was reported by azeridefence.com.
It was a historic moment when Pakistan and...
The first Polish conference on the territorial defence forces
On 17th - 18th November 2016 Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, Poland, was the host of the international scientific conference “Territorial Defence and Its Role in the...
Ukraine to unveil new An-132D transport aircraft in December 2016
Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's state-owned defence industry holding group, will be unveiling a new An-132D transport aircraft in December 2016.
"In December we will present new aircraft...