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14.02.2019 UAE
Tawazun Launches Defense & Security Development Fund

Tawazun Launches Defense & Security Development Fund

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Tawazun Economic Council announced the launch of the Defense and Security Development Fund with a capital of AED 2.5 billion
07.02.2019 Qatar
Dassault Aviation Delivers First Rafale to Qatar

Dassault Aviation Delivers First Rafale to Qatar

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A ceremony hosted by Eric Trappier, Dassault Aviation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, was held in Merignac facility Wednesday
07.02.2019 KSA
First Saudi Communications Satellite Launched Into Orbit

First Saudi Communications Satellite Launched Into Orbit

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), announced that the first
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)03.12.2018 Morocco
Morocco to Upgrade 162 Abrams Tanks

Morocco to Upgrade 162 Abrams Tanks

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The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of enhancements to one
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)29.11.2018 Egypt
Egypt Requests 10 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

Egypt Requests 10 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

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The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of ten (10) AH-64E Apache
23.07.2018 KSA
Lockheed Martin to Build Multi-Mission Surface Combatant for Saudi Arabia

Lockheed Martin to Build Multi-Mission Surface Combatant for Saudi Arabia

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The U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) award for the production of the Multi-Mission
Corvette AVANTE 2200 Navantia16.07.2018 KSA
Saudi Arabia Orders Five Corvettes from Navantia

Saudi Arabia Orders Five Corvettes from Navantia

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On 12 July, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed a contract for the construction of five corvettes, an operation that amounts to
27.06.2018 Bahrain
Bahrain to Procure 16 New F-16 Block 70 Aircraft

Bahrain to Procure 16 New F-16 Block 70 Aircraft

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Following the signing of an agreement with the U.S. Government in late 2017, the Kingdom of Bahrain has officially become the first
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)30.04.2018 Bahrain
Bahrain Requests 12 AH-1Z Attack Helicopters

Bahrain Requests 12 AH-1Z Attack Helicopters

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The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain of AH-1Z attack helicopters
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)09.04.2018 KSA
Saudi Arabia Orders Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System

Saudi Arabia Orders Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System

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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of 155mm M109A5/A6 Medium
 



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