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Russia to Sign S-300 Contract with Iran in 2016
2015-11-12 Read More...
The new contract with Iran for delivery of the S-300 air defense missile systems will be signed early next year, a spokesman for the Russian delegation at the Dubai Airshow 2015 international aerospace show

UAE Air Force Announces US$1.27 Billion Deal with Saab
2015-11-11 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates Air Force has today signed a purchase agreement with Swedish Aerospace firm Saab at Dubai Airshow, worth US$1.27

The Marvin Group’s Debut at the Dubai Air Show 2015
2015-11-11 Read More...
The Marvin Group, a provider of globally deployed alternate mission equipment and innovative test solutions for military and aerospace organizations, announced that Marvin Engineering Company and Marvin Test Solutions are exhibiting at the 2015

Lebanese Air Force Acquires Six A-29 Super Tucano
2015-11-10 Read More...
The Republic of Lebanon confirmed the acquisition of six A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft from Embraer Defense & Security and Sierra Nevada

Lockheed Martin to Sustain Sensors on Saudi Arabia’s F-15 Fleet
2015-11-10 Read More...
Lockheed Martin received a $262.8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for sustainment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s F-15 sensor suite. The sensor suite includes Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), LANTIRN Extended Range (ER) navigation

Mubadala Showcases it Aerospace Capabilities at Dubai Airshow 2015
2015-11-10 Read More...
Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, is having a significant presence at its 5th consecutive Dubai Airshow, the Middle East’s leading aerospace event, held between 8th – 12th November at Dubai World Central.

Kuwait Requests Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP)
2015-11-09 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $115

Bombardier at Dubai Airshow 2015
2015-11-09 Read More...
Bombardier is participating at the 29th Dubai Airshow with a line-up of commercial and business aircraft on static

Abu Dhabi’s Royal Jet Participates at Dubai Airshow 2015
2015-11-09 Read More...
Royal Jet, the Middle East’s foremost private charter company chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, is participating in the Dubai Airshow, one of the largest airshows in the world and recognized as the premier aviation and aerospace

UAE Requests Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM)
2015-11-06 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Joint Direct Attack Munitions

Emirates Flight Training Academy Orders Phenom 100E Jets
2015-11-06 Read More...
Embraer Executive Jets announced that Emirates Flight Training Academy signed a firm order for five Phenom 100E business jets, plus options for five more aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in

Northrop Grumman at 2015 Dubai Airshow
2015-11-06 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) will highlight a range of its global defense and security solutions, including airborne early warning and control

Russian Helicopters at Dubai Airshow 2015
2015-11-06 Read More...
During the Dubai Airshow, the Ka-52 "Alligator", Mi-35M and Mi-28NE "Night Hunter" will be demonstrated to the official delegations from the Middle East and Africa.

Israel Finalizes “Shopping List” of Desired US Weapons
2015-11-05 Read More...
US said to have approved sale to Israel of Ospreys, capable of reaching Iran Ahead of next week’s Obama-Netanyahu meet, Israel finalizes ‘shopping list’ of desired US military

Australian Military Delegation, Bulgarian Attaché Visit Kuwait
2015-11-05 Read More...
Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah (photo) discussed on Monday with the Vice-President of the Australian Defence Forces Vice Admiral Ray

Second Batch of UAE Armed Forces to Depart to Yemen
2015-11-05 Read More...
A second batch of UAE Armed Forces’ soldiers is preparing to participate in the Arab coalition forces led by Saudi Arabia and assume their new tasks in Yemen, national news agency WAM

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