Kuwait Requests Continuation of C-17 Logistics Support
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for continuation of C-17 logistics support services and equipment. The estimated cost is $342.6 million.
Saudi Arabian Military Industries to Produce Russian Weapons
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoI) with Russia’s state company for exporting military products ROSOBORONEXPORT to manufacture high-grade military equipment in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia to Receive THAAD Missile System & Services
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and related support, equipment and services for an estimated cost of $15 billion.
Saudi Arabia to Acquire S-400 Air Defense System
During his state visit to Russia, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at his residence in Moscow Thursday the Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu.
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.
International News
Volvo Group Not to Divest Governmental Sales
19/10/2017 Read More...Volvo Group has decided to discontinue the process to divest the Governmental Sales business area.
Products
Russia Develops Armageddon-Proof Watch for “Future Soldier”
Watches capable of operating smoothly even when exposed to electronic warfare, as well as electromagnetic pulses generated by a nuclear explosion, will become part of the Russian Armed Forces’ Ratnik “Future Soldier” outfit, Rostec’s press service announced.
Security
DarkMatter Named Strategic Partner for ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018
Reed Exhibitions, the leading global event organizer, announced a partnership agreement between DarkMatter, the international cyber security firm headquartered in the UAE, and the 8th International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018).
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