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Qatar Confirms Intention to Buy 24 Typhoon Aircraft

The United Kingdom’s Defence Secretary has welcomed Qatar’s intent to proceed with the purchase of Typhoon aircraft and the further strengthening of the United Kingdom’s defence relationship with the State of Qatar.

Bahrain Orders 19 F-16V Aircraft with Support

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bahrain for F-16V aircraft with support. The estimated cost is $2.785 billion.

Qatar Signs $12 Billion Deal for F-15 Fighter Jets

Despite being shunned by U.S. President Donald Trump and its Gulf neighbors, Qatar signed a massive new arms deal with Washington last week.

Saudi Arabia Requests Continued Blanket Order Training

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a blanket order training program for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and other Saudi forces. The estimated cost is $750 million.

Saudi Arabia to Receive 26 AN/TPQ-53 Radar Systems

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for AN/TPQ-53(V) radar systems and related support. The estimated cost is $662 million.

Boeing, Saudi Partnership to Reach New Heights

Several defense and commercial agreements announced in Saudi Arabia on 20 May 2017 will further strengthen Boeing’s partnership with the Kingdom, create or sustain thousands of jobs in both the United States and Saudi Arabia, and enhance national security in the region.

Saudi Arabia, US Sign Historic $110 Billion Defense Deal

US President Donald Trump signed a multi-billion-dollar arms and economic deal with Saudi Arabia Saturday in a move intended to strengthen the U.S.-Saudi Arabian alliance against ISIS on the President’s first foreign trip.

Lockheed Martin Locks $28 Billion Saudi Orders

The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) took major steps to enhance global security and stimulate economic progress in the United States and the Middle East.

General Dynamics to Design US Navy’s Next Ballistic-Missile Submarine

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $5.1 billion Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) contract to complete the design of the lead Columbia-class submarine, the US next-generation sea-based strategic deterrent. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics.

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