US Approves Fighter Jet Sales to Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain
The US on Wednesday began notifying lawmakers that it has approved $7 billion in long-stalled sales of Boeing Co fighter jets to Kuwait and Qatar, and more than $1 billion in Lockheed Martin Corp jets to Bahrain, sources familiar with the decision said.
Boeing to Establish Aerospace Ecosystem in Morocco
Boeing and the Kingdom of Morocco have announced plans to establish a Boeing industrial ecosystem in Morocco that will bring 120 Boeing suppliers to the country, create 8,200 skilled jobs, and generate $1 billion in exports, according to the company.
Egypt Requests 8 Sentinel AN/MPQ-64F1 Radars
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt for Sentinel AN/MPQ-64F1 Radars and related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $70 million.
MBDA to Supply Coastal Missile System to Qatar
MBDA signed today in Doha a contract for the supply of a coastal defense system for the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces (QENF).
Qatar Requests Mk-V Fast Patrol Boats
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for Mk-V Fast Patrol Boats, equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $124.02 million.
Saudi Arabia Orders More Abrams Main Battle Tanks
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for M1A2S Saudi Abrams Main Battle Tanks and M88Al/A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System (HERCULES) Armored Recovery Vehicles (ARV), equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $1.15 billion.
UAE Requests Munitions, Sustainment, Support from the US
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for munitions, sustainment, and support. The estimated cost is $785 million.
PIRIOU to Build Hydro-Oceanographic Vessel for Moroccan Navy
PIRIOU has just recorded a new order from the Moroccan Royal Navy for a 72 m Hydro-Oceanographic Multi-Missions vessel (BHO2M) to be delivered by mid-2018.
International News
LM to Integrate Sniper ATP onto Eurofighter Typhoon
30/09/2016 Read More...Lockheed Martin has received a direct commercial sale contract for the integration of Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) onto the Eurofighter Typhoon swing-role fighter.
Products
European MALE RPAS Program Takes Off
Since beginning of September the development of a common European drone has entered a new phase. The contract for the Definition Study of the European MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) Program, assigned to Airbus, Dassault Aviation and Leonardo-Finmeccanica has been launched by a kick-off meeting chaired by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) with the attendance of the program participating States France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Security
Tunisia, Germany Sign Security Cooperation Agreement
A security cooperation agreement was signed between Tunisia and Germany at the end of a working session held Monday in Berlin, under the chairmanship of Tunisian Interior Minister Hedi Majdoub and his German counterpart Thomas de Maiziere (photo).
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