Singapore Airshow 2016: Saab to provide weapon, battle system for Indonesia's 'tank boat'

* minsera.blogspot.com * • The Indonesian government has ordered a prototype of the X18 fire support vessel • Vessel will be used to evaluate platform's suitability ahead of a proper acquisition programme Swedish defence company Saab will be providing a remote-controlled weapon system and a battle management system for a prototype of the X18 fire support vessel (FSV) being acquired by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, the company told...

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SINGAPORE: Saab introduces GlobalEye AEW aircraft

* Minsera.blogspot.com * Saab has officially launched a new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft called GlobalEye, combining its new Erieye ER active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar with Bombardier's Global 6000 business jet. It means the wider market will now be offered the same configuration as ordered by the United Arab Emirates under a $1.27 billion two-aircraft deal signed during Dubai air show in November. “We...

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LCA Tejas vs JF-17 Thunder

* Minsera.Blogspot.com * The nuclear armed south Asian rivals have been at the state of pseudo war throughout the entire time of their existence. They have fought 3 major wars and 1 limited intensity conflict and peace between them is still far away. Interestingly both of them wanted a jet for replacing variants of the MiG-21. It had to be cheap to operate, easy to produce while being a capable fighting machine. Interestingly one nation...

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UK Army To Extend Life of Challenger 2; New Tank Too Costly

* Minsera.Blogspot.com * LONDON — Deciding that purchasing a new main battle tank would be too expensive, the British Army will likely stick with what has long been its plan A and proceed with a Challenger 2 life extension project (LEP) starting early next year, the Ministry of Defence said. “During the concept phase of CR2 Life Extension Project (LEP) all options, from do nothing to buying a new tank, have been considered. As it stands,...

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India May Buy 12 Russian Next Generation S-400 Air Defense Systems

* Minsera.Blogspot.com * India may purchase the next-generation Russian S-400 Triumf air defense systems, an Indian Defense Ministry source said Sunday. NEW DELHI (Sputnik) — The purchase of 12 S-400 systems was initiated by the Indian Air Forces and would be discussed at the next summit of the Indian Defense Acquisition Council chaired by Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar, the source said, as quoted by Times of India. "The project...

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Sepuluh Tank Marder Perkuat Batalyon Infanteri 413/Bremoro

* Minsera.Blogspot.com * SUKOHARJO, suaramerdeka.com – Batalyon Infanteri 413/Bremoro kembali mendapatkan tambahan alat utama sistem persenjataan (alutsista) sebanyak sepuluh tank Marder buatan Jerman, Jumat (9/10). Kedatangan tank seberat 33 ton itu, menyita perhatian ratusan pengendara dan warga yang melintasi di Jalan Solo-Tawangmangu, Bremoro Desa Palur, Kecamatan Mojolaban, Kabupaten Sukoharjo. Tidak sedikit warga...

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Semakin Frontal - Pangdam Cenderawasih Benarkan Dua Anggota TNI Disandera

* Minsera.Blogspot.com * Pangdam XVII Cenderawasih Mayjen TNI Fransen Siahaan membenarkan dua anggotanya disandera kelompok bersenjata dini hari tadi. Dua anggotanya merupakan itu bertugas di Enarotali, Papua sejak semalam. "Saya sudah mendapat laporan tentang dua anggota TNI yang disandera kelompok bersenjata di Enarotali," ujarnya, Rabu (27/5/2015). Fransen menambahkan, saat ini pihaknya berusaha membebaskan dua anggota TNI tersebut....

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