DefenceTalkTwo years since the public unveiling of Singapore Technologies (ST) Kinetics Multirole Combat Rifle line of compact, accessory-ready assault rifles, Jay (my photographer) and I have gotten a hold of some news from ST Kinetics at the Singapore Airshow 2016. The first thing that we noticed upon arriving at the ST Engineering (ST Kinetics’ parent […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-airshow-2016-st-kinetics-booths-66783/

DefenceTalkDUBAI Airshow: Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to expand and enhance the Emirates’ airborne surveillance capabilities. Saab will deliver a new airborne Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS) incorporating a new version of the Saab Erieye radar system. The order value amounts to approximately USD1.27 billion. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uae-orders-saab-erieye-aew-aircraft-surveillance-system-65810/

DefenceTalkDUBAI: Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) ,Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said on Sunday that Pakistan has achieved remarkable successes in its war against terror despite limited resources and is being viewed as a role model in this regard. Speaking to media at the inauguration ceremony of Dubai Air Show in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistani-jets-garner-interest-at-dubai-air-show-65804/

DefenceTalkEurofighter Typhoon could offer Poland NATO-proven Air Power and the benefits of being an industrial partner in an indigenous European program. This is being highlighted at the Radom Air Show 2015 (22 to 23 August) where Eurofighter Typhoon demonstrates a strong presence. With Eurofighter aircraft joining from the Italian and German Air Forces, Eurofighter and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-touts-typhoon-capabilities-to-poland-at-air-show-65117/

DefenceTalkThe flight program MAKS-2015 for the first time will participate double multipurpose fighter Su-30SM naval aviation of the Russian Navy. Unique features super-maneuverable fighter demonstrate a mixed crew of naval aviation pilots and test pilots Corporation “Irkut”. Su-30SM will be shown at the air show in the traditional naval aviation navy two-tone color (dark gray […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-unveil-naval-su-30sm-fighter-jet-at-maks-2015-air-show-65123/

DefenceTalkThe United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (UIMC, part of Russia’s state technology corporation Rostec) will present at the MAKS-2015 air show its latest Chirok reconnaissance and strike drone, the Rostec’s deputy CEO said Thursday. Dmitry Shugaev said that completely new materials had been used to construct the air-cushion, representing the “super know-how” of the Russian aviation […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-recon-strike-drone-to-be-unveiled-at-maks-airshow-64996/

DefenceTalkNumerous deals have been closed at the 51st International Paris Airshow. But even if they were less than spectacular this year, aircraft manufacturers are calling the event at Le Bourget airport a big success. The Paris-Le Bourget airport will continue to be the mecca of the aviation world until Sunday (06.21.2015), when the 51st International […]https://www.defencetalk.com/paris-airshow-leaves-satisfied-exhibitors-exciting-newcomers-64595/

DefenceTalkFrance: Airbus Defence and Space is about to recommence deliveries of Airbus A400M aircraft following the lifting of all remaining flight restrictions on new production aircraft by Spanish regulator DGAM yesterday. As a result, all A400Ms are now cleared for flight provided they have undergone the checks specified by the manufacturer in the Alert Operator […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-resumes-a400m-deliveries-64608/

DefenceTalkNew airport technologies unveiled at the Paris Air Show this week promise robots replacing immigration officers and much faster identification of criminals through their biometric data. French electrical systems company Thales premiered its new equipment designed to speed up passage through airports. In their vision of the future, passengers will no longer deal with check-in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/robot-border-guards-among-new-airport-tech-at-paris-air-show-64592/

DefenceTalkPARIS, France: Embraer Defense & Security and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Ghana have signed a contract for the acquisition of five A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprops. The contract includes logistic support for the operation of these aircraft as well as the set-up of a training system for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ghana-air-force-to-buy-5-embraer-a-29-super-tucano-64575/