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SIPRI: Saudi Arabia World’s Largest Arms Importer in 2015-2019

International transfers of major arms during the five-year period 2015-2019 increased by 5.5% compared with 2010-2014. According to new data published Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI),

Morocco Requests 25 HERCULES Vehicles

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of twenty five (25) M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System (HERCULES) vehicles and/or M88A1

Tunisia to Receive Four AT-6 Light Attack Aircraft

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia of four (4) AT-6C Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $325.8 million.

UAE Orders Additional Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods

Lockheed Martin received a direct commercial sale contract from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defense (AFAD) for expedited delivery of Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), spares and upgrades.

Dubai Airshow Concludes with $54.5 Billion Sales

Dubai Airshow 2019 which concluded Thursday was hailed a success by exhibitors, delegates and sponsors alike, as a lively week of trading came to a close.

Morocco Requests 36 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of thirty-six (36) AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.25 billion.

UAE to Receive 10 CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopters

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of ten (10) CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $830.3 million.

Kuwait Requests 19 M88A2 HERCULES Armored Vehicles

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for nineteen (19) M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System (HERCULES) recovery vehicles and related equipment and support for an estimated cost of $281 million.

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