Morocco to Upgrade 162 Abrams Tanks
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of enhancements to one hundred sixty-two (162) Abrams tanks for an estimated cost of $1.259 billion.
Egypt Requests 10 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of ten (10) AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters for an estimated cost of $1.0 billion.
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.
International News
Nexter Showcases African Forces Needs at SHIELDAFRICA
21/01/2019 Read More...Nexter, a KNDS Group company, European leader in land defense, is present at SHIELDAFRICA in Abidjan from 21 to 24 January 2019. Nexter Group subsidiaries present at this exposition are Nexter Robotics, Euroshelter, and Nexter Munitions, MECAR and SIMMEL.
Products
Dassault Aviation Launches Rafale “F4” Standard
Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, received the F4-standard development contract for the Rafale combat aircraft Monday during the visit of the Dassault Aviation Mérignac plant by Florence Parly, French Minister of the Armed Forces.
Security
Intersec Dubai Hosts Two French Pavilions
Business France, a French business promotion agency, is hosting two national pavilions featuring 18 companies at the upcoming Intersec Dubai, the largest international meeting platform for the security and safety industry.
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