Australian Government has announced a US$32.34 B. defense budget for 2020-2021 According to Morison’s administration, a 10-year model provides Defence, including the Australian Signals Directorate, with funding of $575 (US$435) billion over the decade to 2029-30.
India; DAC approves import of SIG assault rifles
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) today approved the procurement of SIG SAUER-716 Assault Rifles at a cost of approx. Rs.780 crore (US$ 105 million). The approval was part of proposals for capital acquisitions of various equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces cleared by the DAC at an approximate cost of Rs 2,290 crore. […]
Israel; Navy tests new anti-ship missiles system
The Israeli Navy on Friday tested a new sea-to-sea missile system that would arm its newest Sa’ar-5 and Sa’ar-6 corvettes. During the tests, the missile struck and sank a decommissioned target vessel meant to simulate an enemy vessel. It has been developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The 128-meter corvettes that would carry these missiles […]
Ukraine; UK offers credit to fund buy of 8 missile boats
According to the Ukrainian newspaper “Evropeyskaya Pravda”, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has received a proposal to build eight large missile boats for the Ukrainian Navy under the British project. The first two boats are to be built in Great Britain, the remaining six – at Ukrainian shipyards. The project is to be financed […]
Brazil; Army mulls AAV7 upgrade
The Brazilian army is considering the upgrade of 26 BAE Systems AAV7A1/C amphibious assault vehicles, a total composed of twenty-two AAVP-7A1 troop carriers, two AAVC-7A1 command posts and two AAVR-7A1 recovery vehicles. The fleet has been operated by the Amphibious Vehicles Battalion (BtlVtrAnf) of the Brazilian Marine Corps since 1986.
Greece; Air Force seeking munitions to arm future Rafales
A team from the French munitions manufacturer, MBDA is expected in Athens on September 3 to discuss the supply of missiles and other munitions for the proposed Rafale fighter jets that Greece is likely to purchase. The discussions would center on the prospect of acquiring state-of-the-art missiles such as Meteor, Mica NG and SCALP. In […]
Mexico; New Air Force commander
General, José Gerardo Vega Rivera, has been appointed as the new commander of the Mexican Air Force (FAM), replacing General Manuel de Jesús Hernández, who goes into retirement after having completed his years of service.