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Lockheed Martin to Build Multi-Mission Surface Combatant for Saudi Arabia

The U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) award for the production of the Multi-Mission Surface Combatant for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Saudi Arabia Orders Five Corvettes from Navantia

On 12 July, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed a contract for the construction of five corvettes, an operation that amounts to 1,800 million Euros and represents the largest in the history of Spanish public shipyards with a foreign client.

Bahrain to Procure 16 New F-16 Block 70 Aircraft

Following the signing of an agreement with the U.S. Government in late 2017, the Kingdom of Bahrain has officially become the first nation to procure the F-16 Block 70.

Bahrain Requests 12 AH-1Z Attack Helicopters

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain of AH-1Z attack helicopters for an estimated cost of $911.4 million.

Saudi Arabia Orders Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of 155mm M109A5/A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer structures for conversion to M109A6 Paladin Howitzer systems for an estimated cost of $1.31 billion.

Kuwait Air Force to Get 28 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

Boeing was awarded a $1.16 billion long-anticipated contract for 28 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet tactical fighters for the Kuwait Air Force, according to a Pentagon contract announcement.

Qatar to Acquire 28 NH90 Multirole Helicopters

The Ministry of Defense of Qatar has announced a contract for the purchase of 28 NH90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters worth more than €3 billion.

Saudi Arabia Orders 48 Additional Typhoon Fighter Jets

The UK Government has signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to aim to finalise discussions for the purchase of 48 Typhoon Aircraft, BAE Systems said in a brief statement on Friday.

Rostec Creates Replacement for Makarov Pistol

The Central Scientific Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TSNIITOCHMASH), part of the Rostec, has created a 9x21mm pistol that may replace the legendary Makarov handgun. The new pistol is being tested at ranges. The tests are expected to be completed in December 2018.

UAE Space Agency, Abu Dhabi Police Sign MoU

The UAE Space Agency and the General Command of the Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to promote their cooperation, strengthen their strategic partnership and exchange technical expertise, to serve their mutual interests, Emirates News Agency WAM reported.

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