Kuwait Orders 517 Heavy Tactical Vehicles
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of Heavy Tactical Vehicles with support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $445 million.
Fincantieri Launches Second ‘Sheraouh’ OPV in a Triple Event for Qatar
The technical launch of the patrol vessel (OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel) “Sheraouh”, second of the OPV class ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defense within the national naval acquisition program, took place Saturday at the Muggiano (La Spezia) yard in Italy.
ADSB to Build Falaj 3-Class Offshore Patrol Vessels for UAE Navy
ADSB, the regional leader in the new build, repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, was awarded an AED3.5 billion (US$0.96 billion) contract by the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and UAE Navy, to build Falaj 3-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs).
Egypt Orders 30 Additional Rafale Fighter Jets
Dassault Aviation announced that the Arab Republic of Egypt has decided to purchasean additional 30 Rafales to equip its air force.
IDEX-NAVDEX 2021 Conclude With US$ 5.7 Billion Deals
The 15th edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) has been concluded by the Higher Organising Committee for the exhibitions. The five-day events have seen extensive local and international participation.
MBDA’s VL MICA Surface-to-Air System to Equip Egyptian Corvettes
MBDA has been awarded a contract from the Egyptian Navy for the VL MICA NG (New Generation) air defense system to equip its Egyptian corvettes.
Kuwait Orders 8 New AH-64E Apache Longbow Attack Helicopters
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of AH-64E Apache Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.0 billion.
SAMI Acquires Advanced Electronics Company (AEC)
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced that it has acquired Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) as part of the largest military industries deal ever concluded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
International News
Naval Group’s Statement on Australia’s Withdrawal from French-Designed Submarine Deal
20/09/2021 Read More...Naval Group said in statement that it took note of the decision of the Australian authorities to acquire a fleet of nuclear submarines in collaboration with the United States and the United Kingdom following their comprehensive capability review.
Products
Lockheed Martin Introduces LMXT: America’s Next Strategic Tanker
Lockheed Martin introduces the LMXT as America’s next strategic tanker - built in America by Americans for Americans. Offered in response to the U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y Program, the LMXT represents the newest chapter in Lockheed Martin’s
Security
Australia to Build 8 Nuclear-Powered Submarines Under New Indo-Pacific Security Pact
Australia will build eight nuclear-powered submarines under a new Indo-Pacific security partnership with the United States and Britain that analysts say will likely rile China, which will see the pact as an attempt to contain it.
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