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Russia must be ready to host Mistral ships in Pacific - expert, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur RIA Novosti

Russia must start building infrastructure near the port of Vladivostok as soon as possible to accommodate two Mistral class amphibious assault ships to be built in France for the Russian Navy, a military analyst said Thursday.

Russia To Boost Defenses On Kuril Islands: Medvedev, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

MOSCOW - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Feb. 9 ordered the deployment of extra weaponry on the Kuril islands claimed by Japan, escalating tensions in a dispute that has festered since World War II.

Germany To Host EADS Meeting Feb 23: Berlin, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

BERLIN - Germany will host a high-level meeting on the future of European aerospace group EADS on Feb. 23, the government said Feb. 9, amid reports automaker Daimler wants to sell its 15-percent stake.

Rolls-Royce Bows Out Of Contest To Re-Engine Indian Aircraft, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

BANGALORE, India - Rolls-Royce has pulled out of a contest to re-engine Indian Air Force Jaguar strike aircraft, according to industry sources attending the Aero India show here this week.

Egyptian Army: 'Demands of People' Will Be Met, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

CAIRO - Egypt's armed forces said Feb. 10 they will start taking "necessary measures to protect the nation" and "support the legitimate demands of the people."

Rafale beaten by the Super Hornet in Brazil ?, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur Rafale News

Reco-NG AEREOS pod insight, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur Rafale News

India's HAL Has Eyes on Higher Aerospace Horizon, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

BANGALORE - India's sole military aircraft manufacturer, state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) has drawn plans to become a global aerospace manufacturer.

Sikorsky's Delay Nets Turkey Extra Helo, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

ANKARA - Turkey will receive one additional S-70B Seahawk naval warfare helicopter from the U.S. manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft because of a delay of more than a year in the delivery of 17 such platforms, one senior Turkish procurement official said Feb. 10.

Thales AESA RBE-2 modules pattern, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur Rafale News

More MMRCA rumors, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur Rafale News

Thales AESA RBE2 radar validated on Rafale, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur Rafale News

Russian military justifies purchase of Mistral ships, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur RIA Novosti

Russia has decided to buy Mistral ships from France because it would have taken at least 10 years to develop a similar domestic model, Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Nikolai Makarov said Thursday.

Russia Prosecuted Troops For Corruption In 2010, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

MOSCOW - About 1,000 members of the Russian security forces have been prosecuted on corruption charges in Russia in the last year, a top military prosecutor said Thursday.

Philippines And Muslim Rebels Revive Peace Talks, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

KUALA LUMPUR - The Philippine government and the nation's main Islamic separatist group agreed Feb. 10 to push ahead with a faltering peace process after meeting for the first time in two years.

Pakistan May Be Expanding Nuclear Site: Report, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

WASHINGTON - Pakistan appears to be increasing its production of nuclear materials with the apparent construction of a fourth reactor at its Khushab nuclear site, according to a U.S.-based think tank.

Aero india 2011, Indian journalist flies the Rafale, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur Rafale News

BAE Displays Model of Navalized Typhoon for India, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

BANGALORE - BAE Systems responded to an Indian Navy request for information on a new naval fighter last year with an offer based on the Typhoon combat jet.

Block-Upgrade Strategy Can Save Money, Time: Kaminski, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

A block-structure buying approach could resolve programmatic woes that have plagued the acquisition of weapons over the years and generate efficiencies, according to the chairman of the influential Defense Science Board.

Russia may deliver first upgraded MiG to India in 2011, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur RIA Novosti

Russia could deliver the first modernized MiG-29 fighter jet to India as early as in 2011, the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said on Wednesday.

India: No F-35 Offer From U.S., il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

Bangalore - India has received no U.S. offer to sell any fifth-generation aircraft, Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Feb. 9, rebutting reports that Washington had proffered the F-35 Lightning II.

Rafale pictures of the day, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur Rafale News

Defense Ministry confirms Mistral construction in Russia, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur RIA Novosti

Two Mistral class amphibious assault ships will be built in Russia in addition to the first two vessels purchased in France, a high-ranking source in the Russian Defense Ministry told RIA Novosti Wednesday.

Russia plans to send first Mistral ships to protect Kurils, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur RIA Novosti

The two Mistral class amphibious assault ships built in France for the Russian Navy will be put in service with the Pacific Fleet, a Russian Defense Ministry source said Wednesday.

DoD: No Mergers of Top Firms, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

The Pentagon will not support the merger of large defense companies, which would further consolidate the number of prime contractors at a time when the Defense Department is looking to increase the number of competitive contracts.

Inter-Korean Talks Collapse After North's Walkout, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

SEOUL - Military talks aimed at easing high tensions between North and South Korea broke down Feb. 9 when the North's delegation walked out, Seoul's defense ministry said.

USAF Scaled Back Vision for New Bomber, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

The U.S. Air Force's new bomber will be less ambitious in its performance goals than once envisioned, the service's top uniformed leader said.

Two Koreas Extend Talks After Struggling To Agree, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

SEOUL - North and South Korea struggled to settle differences Feb. 8 in their first talks since the North's deadly shelling of a South Korean island last November, but agreed to keep talking for a second day.

S. Korea To Boost Marine Force, Islands' Defenses, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

SEOUL - South Korea is considering increasing the number of its Marines by up to 2,000 as part of broader efforts to enhance defense capability for five islands near the disputed sea border with North Korea, the Ministry of National Defense said Feb. 8.

Shakeup Atop Russia's No. 1 Arms Exporter, il y a 13 années, 2 mois sur defensenews.com

MOSCOW - Almaz-Antei, Russia's leading arms exporter, replaced the head of its design bureau, according to a Feb. 4 statement on the company website.