Morocco to Upgrade 162 Abrams Tanks
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of enhancements to one hundred sixty-two (162) Abrams tanks for an estimated cost of $1.259 billion.
Egypt Requests 10 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of ten (10) AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters for an estimated cost of $1.0 billion.
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.
International News
Northrop Grumman Elects Lucy C. Ryan Corporate VP, Communications
10/12/2018 Read More...Northrop Grumman Corporation announced its Board of Directors has elected Lucy C. Ryan Corporate Vice President, Communications, effective January 1, 2019. She will report to Kathy J. Warden, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, and she will serve as a member of the company’s Corporate Policy Council.
Products
Bahrain Eyes Buying Russian Aurus Luxury Cars
Bahrain has expressed interest in purchasing Russian-made Aurus luxury cars, part of the Kortezh series, a source familiar with the situation told Sputnik.
Security
Egyptian President Receives US National Intelligence Director
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with the Director of US National Intelligence, Dan Coats, in Cairo on Tuesday in the presence of the Chief of Egyptian General Intelligence Service, the Presidency said.
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