HAL is major beneficiary of latest Indian procurement approvals
India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
SkyAirWorld has announced schedules and fares for its new Monday and Friday flights between Perth, Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
From Friday 3 April, the ariline will operate two weekly flights between the destinations with Embraer 190 aircraft. The E-190 has a 94 seat capacity with 84 economy class seats and 10 business class seats.
SkyAirWorld says it is enthusiastic about the launch of these scheduled services as its first foray to Indian Ocean destinations. The carrier will work with the Australian Government in aiming to provide "reliable, comfortable services to the Islands".
India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
The main obstacles to overcoming risks in the region are a lack of a strong cybersecurity culture and inadequate funds to invest in this domain given a widespread Chinese presence in the region.
MBDA is adapting to supply chain pressures as the Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to increased demand for armaments.
Despite the additional funding promised this week, the UK armed forces still look set to face cutbacks, and maintaining international commitments to AUKUS and GCAP may limit the options for other programmes.
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
Although the Pentagon claims that current systems can detect this type of threat, it has confirmed that measures will be taken in order to maintain the US's edge over its adversaries.