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Italy Selects New Air Force Chief
The Italian government on Monday named Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli, the current deputy chief of the Italian general staff, as the next chief of the Italian Air Force, replacing Gen. Pasquale Preziosa, who has reached the end of his mandate.
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Air Force Delays T-X Solicitation; FOC Shifts Two Years
The Air Force has delayed a key milestone for its T-X advanced trainer by three months in order to refine the industry solicitation.
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Indian Navy Retires Sea Harriers
The pilots of the Sea Harriers are now being trained to fly the Russian MiG 29K fighter aircraft.
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What’s Left on the Air Force Checklist To Make F-35s Operational?
The Air Force plans to declare initial operating capability for its new F-35A jets by the end of 2016. Here’s what they have left to do.
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New Bomb Attack Paralyzes Life in Turkey
For the fifth time since October, another bomb has rocked one of Turkey’s two biggest cities — Istanbul and Ankara — pushing the overall death toll in recent months to nearly 200 with hundreds more injured.
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Indian Battlefield Management System Advances
The two consortia competing to provide India’s new battlefield management system have submitted detailed project reports and the Defence Ministry will order prototypes within six months.
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India Finalizes $3B Blueprint for UAV Fleets
Indian defense forces have finalized a blueprint to procure more than 5,000 UAVs from domestic companies over the next 10 years for about $3 billion.
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‘Make in India’ Initiative Lacks Roadmap
Military officials welcome the “Make in India” concept, but private defense firms fear it reflects only a paper policy with no roadmap to implementation.
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Japan-Qatar Ties Help Fund Rafale Order
Japanese banks drew on close commercial ties to Qatar when they lent funds that helped Doha pay last year’s down payment for Rafale fighter jets and missiles worth €6.3 billion ($6.8 billion), financial specialists said.
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DCNS Targets Australian Frigate Tender
Rand Corp. is due to conclude a short list of competitors this month for Australia’s tender for nine frigates to replace Anzac warships.
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Italy Selects New Air Force Chief
The Italian government on Monday named Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli, the current deputy chief of the Italian general staff, as the next chief of the Italian Air Force, replacing Gen. Pasquale Preziosa, who has reached the end of his mandate.
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Air Force Delays T-X Solicitation; FOC Shifts Two Years
The Air Force has delayed a key milestone for its T-X advanced trainer by three months in order to refine the industry solicitation.
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Indian Navy Retires Sea Harriers
The pilots of the Sea Harriers are now being trained to fly the Russian MiG 29K fighter aircraft.
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What’s Left on the Air Force Checklist To Make F-35s Operational?
The Air Force plans to declare initial operating capability for its new F-35A jets by the end of 2016. Here’s what they have left to do.
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New Bomb Attack Paralyzes Life in Turkey
For the fifth time since October, another bomb has rocked one of Turkey’s two biggest cities — Istanbul and Ankara — pushing the overall death toll in recent months to nearly 200 with hundreds more injured.
-
Indian Battlefield Management System Advances
The two consortia competing to provide India’s new battlefield management system have submitted detailed project reports and the Defence Ministry will order prototypes within six months.
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India Finalizes $3B Blueprint for UAV Fleets
Indian defense forces have finalized a blueprint to procure more than 5,000 UAVs from domestic companies over the next 10 years for about $3 billion.
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‘Make in India’ Initiative Lacks Roadmap
Military officials welcome the “Make in India” concept, but private defense firms fear it reflects only a paper policy with no roadmap to implementation.
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Japan-Qatar Ties Help Fund Rafale Order
Japanese banks drew on close commercial ties to Qatar when they lent funds that helped Doha pay last year’s down payment for Rafale fighter jets and missiles worth €6.3 billion ($6.8 billion), financial specialists said.
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DCNS Targets Australian Frigate Tender
Rand Corp. is due to conclude a short list of competitors this month for Australia’s tender for nine frigates to replace Anzac warships.
-
Italy Selects New Air Force Chief
The Italian government on Monday named Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli, the current deputy chief of the Italian general staff, as the next chief of the Italian Air Force, replacing Gen. Pasquale Preziosa, who has reached the end of his mandate.
-
Air Force Delays T-X Solicitation; FOC Shifts Two Years
The Air Force has delayed a key milestone for its T-X advanced trainer by three months in order to refine the industry solicitation.
-
Indian Navy Retires Sea Harriers
The pilots of the Sea Harriers are now being trained to fly the Russian MiG 29K fighter aircraft.
-
What’s Left on the Air Force Checklist To Make F-35s Operational?
The Air Force plans to declare initial operating capability for its new F-35A jets by the end of 2016. Here’s what they have left to do.
-
New Bomb Attack Paralyzes Life in Turkey
For the fifth time since October, another bomb has rocked one of Turkey’s two biggest cities — Istanbul and Ankara — pushing the overall death toll in recent months to nearly 200 with hundreds more injured.
-
Indian Battlefield Management System Advances
The two consortia competing to provide India’s new battlefield management system have submitted detailed project reports and the Defence Ministry will order prototypes within six months.
-
India Finalizes $3B Blueprint for UAV Fleets
Indian defense forces have finalized a blueprint to procure more than 5,000 UAVs from domestic companies over the next 10 years for about $3 billion.
-
‘Make in India’ Initiative Lacks Roadmap
Military officials welcome the “Make in India” concept, but private defense firms fear it reflects only a paper policy with no roadmap to implementation.
-
Japan-Qatar Ties Help Fund Rafale Order
Japanese banks drew on close commercial ties to Qatar when they lent funds that helped Doha pay last year’s down payment for Rafale fighter jets and missiles worth €6.3 billion ($6.8 billion), financial specialists said.
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DCNS Targets Australian Frigate Tender
Rand Corp. is due to conclude a short list of competitors this month for Australia’s tender for nine frigates to replace Anzac warships.



