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
Roketsan’s Jobaria Rocket Launcher Sets World Record
30/08/2018 Read More...Jobaria, a multiple cradle rocket launcher developed by Turkish defense contractor Roketsan for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has racked up a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest rocket artillery in terms of the number of barrels, the company said in a statement.
Products
Rosoboronexport Launches Sprut-SDM1 Light Amphibious Tank
JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is launching the Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank built by the Tractor Plants Concern in the world arms market.
Security
UAE Issues New Federal Decree on Combating Cybercrimes
The UAE has amended its cybercrime law to impose an imprisonment period of at least 10 years and not exceeding 25 years, and a fine not less than Dh2 million ($544,000) and not in excess of Dh4 million ($1 million), a media report said.
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