Pakistan’s civil-military leadership held a high-level consultative meeting on Friday to discuss the ongoing tiff with Iran as the two neighbours made amends to repair the frayed ties following their military strikes in each other’s territory. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar presided over the meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) while services chiefs,…
India’s Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation 35 infrastructure projects of (Border Roads Organisation) BRO, built at a cost of Rs 670 crore, during an event organised at Joshimath-Malari Road in Uttarakhand on January 19, 2024. In his address, the Raksha Mantri commended the BRO for strengthening the border infrastructure of the…
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Baykar, an international leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and artificial intelligence technology, are currently collaborating to integrate EDGE smart weapons onto Bayraktar UAVs. The integration programme is part of a Strategic Alliance Agreement between the two groups to collaborate on advanced technology…
China on Friday said the “settlement process” of the boundary issue should not influence the normal development of ties with India, including trade relations. “China always believes that China-India boundary question is a historic issue and should be placed and resolved appropriately in our bilateral relations,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media…
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Steel Authority of India Ltd (a Maharatna CPSE) took a significant step aimed at enhancing the Indigenous Content (IC) in shipbuilding through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supply of indigenous marine grade steel. The signing ceremony was held at Coast Guard Headquarters on 08 Jan 2024 in the…
The Department of Defence Research and Development, India has issued a tender / RFP for the procurement of Warhead Empty Assembly – Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS). The last to respond to this tender is 31-Jan-2024. To download the tender click https://defproc.gov.in/nicgep/app?page=FrontEndTenderDetailsExternal&service=page&tnid=714204 The Very Short Range Air Defence System, or VSHORADS, is a fourth generation,…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) have issued a tender / Request for Proposal (RFP) for procurement of 89 Spares for Mi-Series Helicopters. The last date to respond is 09-Apr-2024. The desired delivery period for supply of items would be within 12 Months from the effective date of contract and opening of LC as the case…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of 28-Meter Patrol Craft Kits and related equipment for an estimated cost of $129 million. Notably, the Government of Egypt has requested to buy additional non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE) 28-meter patrol craft production…
The Space Development Agency (SDA),United States has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to build 18 space vehicles as part of its Tranche 2 Tracking Layer constellation. Lockheed Martin will provide 16 wide field of view missile warning/missile tracking space vehicles with infrared sensors and two space vehicles with missile defense infrared sensors that can generate fire control-quality…
Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net). As a result, its 2023 year end backlog stood at 8,598 aircraft. “2023 was a landmark year for Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business with exceptional sales and deliveries…
