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.
UAE Orders 50 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $10.4 billion.
UAE to Get U.S. Munitions, Sustainment & Support Worth $10 Billion
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of Munitions, Sustainment and Support, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $10.0 billion.
UAE Requests 18 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.97 billion.
Egypt Requests Maritime Domain Awareness System
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of a Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) system and related equipment for an estimated cost of $417 million.
International News
Leonardo Boosts Naval Electronics Offer by Acquiring 30% of GEM elettronica
22/04/2021 Read More...Leonardo has acquired a 30% stake of share capital in GEM elettronica, an Italian company specialising in the production of small and medium-sized 3D radars, electro-optical sensors and inertial systems for the maritime, air and land sectors.
Products
Iran Unveils Two New Air Defense Systems at Army Day
The Iranian Army on Sunday unveiled two newly-developed indigenized air defense systems, namely Zolfaqar and Majid with the capability to destroy cruise missiles.
Security
Hexagon to Hold Webinar on How to Win the War on Big Data
Due to data volume, variety, and velocity created in operational environments, defense organizations are awash in big data. It has become nearly impossible for operators to quickly consume the latest available data and extract valuable insight.
Upcoming Events
Future Forces Exhibition 2021
28 - 30 Apr 2021PVA Expo Praha Prague - Czech Republic
6th International Police Expo 2021 & 5th India Homeland Security Expo 2021
13 - 14 May 2021New Delhi - India
15th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF’21)
25 - 28 May 2021Istanbul - Turkey
KADEX 2021
10 - 13 Jun 2021Nur-Sultan - Kazakhstan
