THE RUSSIAN ARMY - modernised, rearmed and revitalised

 

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DND Reportedly Releases Award for Russian Mi-171 under Heavy Lift Helicopter Acquisition Project

 

The Department of National Defense (DND) has reportedly released the Notice of Award (NOA) for Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s Heavy Lift Helicopter Acquisition Project.According to MaxDefense Philippines, NOA was released “in favor of the Russian government in a deal worth Php12.797 billion, that will involve the supply of the Mil Mi-171 Hip helicopter.”

MaxDefense added that “a contract is expected to be signed soon.”In line with the reported award, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved and released a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) worth PHP1,919,626,490.00.“To cover the funding requirements for the fifteen percent (15%) Advance Payment of the Heavy Lift Helicopter Acquisition Project for the Philippine Air Force under the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program,” DBM said regarding the purpose of the SARO.

In March this year, the Philippine Embassy in Russia reported that DND and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officials inspected aircraft plant and training center in Moscow, Russia in connection with the planned acquisition of Mi-171 heavy lift helicopters for PAF.

Su-30SM. With a stroke of the wing

 

S. Korea launches new 3,000-ton-class SLBM submarine

 South Korea launched a new 3,000-ton-class indigenous submarine on Tuesday capable of firing submarine-launched ballistic missiles in an effort to boost underwater defense capabilities.

The ceremony for the mid-class diesel-powered submarine, named after a prominent Korean independent fighter, Ahn Mu, took place at the Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. in the southeastern city of Geoje.

Kazakhstan takes delivery of new Su-30SM fighters

Kazakhstan says it has taken delivery of new Su-30SM fighters and these jets were delivered to Karaganda air base.

 

Boeing says Japan plans to incorporate most F-15EX features except the FBW

In an interview with Air Force Magazine, Boeing’s Vice President and F-15 Program Manager Prat Kumar says “Japan is planning to incorporate many of the EX features except the fly-by-wire system.”

 

Firing an AK47 Underwater