DefenceTalkSeoul: Indonesia signed a $1.3 billion deal with South Korea Thursday to jointly develop Seoul’s next-generation fighter jets, the South’s aircraft manufacturer said. Under the deal signed with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), Indonesia’s defence ministry will invest about 1.6 trillion won ($1.3 billion) in the Korean Fighter Experimental (KF-X) programme. The programme is aimed at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indonesia-south-korea-sign-1-3bn-fighter-jet-development-deal-66298/

DefenceTalkEver since Russian forces deployed the Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback to fly anti-Daesh missions in Syria, the advanced fighter bomber (thanks to its impressive performance) has been expected to become a future export bestseller. The future has arrived – Algeria is said to have ordered 12 Su-34s. Sergey Smirnov, the director general of the Novosibirsk Aircraft […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-su-34-on-the-way-to-become-export-bestseller-66286/

DefenceTalkDespite official condemnation of Saudi Arabia’s executions, many wonder why Germany doesn’t take action against the kingdom. Critics think arms exports to the country should have been stopped a long time ago. Many countries have condemned Saudi Arabia’s execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr together with three other Shiites and 43 alleged members of al […]https://www.defencetalk.com/should-germany-stop-exporting-arms-to-saudi-arabia-66267/

DefenceTalkBERLIN: Germany’s Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel warned Saudi Arabia Monday Berlin could review military exports to the oil-rich nation in light of Riyadh’s mass executions of prisoners two days earlier. Berlin also urged Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations after 47 people were executed, including a Shiite cleric, which sparked attacks on the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-warns-saudi-arabia-it-may-review-military-exports-66245/

DefenceTalkRussia has struck a deal with Egypt to deliver 46 Kamov Ka-52K navalized attack helicopters, the director-general of the state-run Russian Helicopters aircraft maker said Wednesday. Ka-52Ks were designed for French-made Mistral helicopter carriers that were to join the Russian Navy last year, before France cancelled the deal over Ukraine. The warships are now being […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-supply-egypt-with-46-ka-52k-naval-attack-helicopters-66214/

DefenceTalkIn 2016 Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) will begin to promote the Uran-9 combat multipurpose robotic system in the international market. The Uran-9 is designed to provide remote reconnaissance and fire support to combined arms, recon and counter-terror units. It consists of two recon and fire support robots, a tractor for their transportation […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-market-armed-unmanned-armored-vehicle-66211/

DefenceTalkFrench Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian confirmed Friday that Paris will buy four Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport planes, in a deal that was announced by the United States in November. The purchase, to compensate for a delay in deliveries of the Airbus A400M, was said to be worth $650 million (600 million euros). Le […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-confirms-buying-four-c-130j-us-transport-planes-66221/

DefenceTalkThe US State Department informed Congress on Wednesday of a proposed sale of two warships to Taiwan as part of a $1.8 billion arms deal already angrily denounced by China. The massive contract comes at a time of reconciliation between China and Taiwan — separated since 1949 — but also of worries by Washington that […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-plans-to-sell-warships-to-taiwan-66135/

DefenceTalkFor the first time in four years, the White House has approved a major arms sale to Taiwan. The arms deal comes during a period of historic reconciliation between China and Taiwan, with elections just around the corner. There’s nothing unusual about the United States selling arms to Taiwan. Washington has done so for more […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-arms-deal-to-taiwan-excludes-big-ticket-items-66129/

DefenceTalkThe contract for the purchase of 24 Rafale aircraft by Qatar came into force today. Signed in Doha on 4 May 2015, in the company of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and Mr. François Hollande, President of the French Republic, this contract represents a new milestone […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rafale-contract-in-qatar-comes-into-force-66124/