Armed forces lose 21 aircraft in crashesIndia's armed forces lost 21 aircraft in crashes since April last year, and 26 people, including 13 civilians, were killed in these accidents, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Thursday.
Sukhoi to Generate $1.5Bln, Export 40 Fighter Jets in '04Sukhoi will export 40 fighter jets this year, maintaining its place as Russia's No. 1 arms exporter, the company chief executive said Wednesday.
Gripen moves forward on promisePromises of massive investments in the Czech by the Gripen consortium in return for the government's decision to lease 14 of its JAS-39 fighters are beginning to take shape, surprising some companies and fueling skepticism from some politicians.
Turkey to Reopen Attack Helicopter Tender The American defense magazine, Defense News, reports that Turkey will reopen a previously canceled tender for attack helicopters and that prominent companies from the US, western Europe and Russia will compete in the bidding.
F/A-18 Hornets to get $100m upgradeAustralia's F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft will be equipped with upgraded target designation systems under a $100 million project announced by the government.
Taiwan jets to practice freeway landings amid China fearsTwo Taiwanese fighter jets will practice emergency landings on a freeway for the first time in 26 years as part of the island's measures against an attack by rival China, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.
Pakistan to buy another 28 Mirages from LibyaClose on the heels of purchase of 50 Mirage combat jets from Libya, Pakistan is mulling another deal to buy 28 aircraft from the African country, officials said.
Delivery of Raptor delayedThe long-awaited F/A-22 Raptor fighter jets will not arrive at Langley Air Force Base until next May -about five months later than previously planned.
Two European groups to compete with Bell for $8.6 bil. projectTwo European consortiums and Bell from the United States were picked by the South Korean Defense Ministry yesterday as the three final contenders for South Korea's 10 trillion won ($8.6 billion) "miracle" helicopter project, which would give this country a fleet of next generation craft and generate lucrative exports.
