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.
Qatar to Acquire 28 NH90 Multirole Helicopters
The Ministry of Defense of Qatar has announced a contract for the purchase of 28 NH90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters worth more than €3 billion.
Saudi Arabia Orders 48 Additional Typhoon Fighter Jets
The UK Government has signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to aim to finalise discussions for the purchase of 48 Typhoon Aircraft, BAE Systems said in a brief statement on Friday.
International News
Rostec’s Aviation Cluster Revenue to Reach $15 Billion
20/11/2018 Read More...Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, signed a decree on the transfer of a 92.31% stake in UAC to Rostec on October 24. According to the signed decree, the process of merging the aircraft corporation with Rostec structures will take a year and a half.
Products
Tactical Specs for Russian Il-276 Transport Plane Approved
The Russian Defense Ministry has approved the tactical and technical requirements for the Il-276 prospective medium-lift military transport plane, aircraft manufacturer Ilyushin Aviation Complex told Sputnik.
Security
UAE Interior Minister Opens 87th INTERPOL General Assembly
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, inaugurated the 87th International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, General Assembly, Emirates News Agency WAM reported.
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