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UkrOboronProm showcases An-132D and An-70 at Dubai Air Show

Antonov, which is under UkrOboronProm, is showcasing the An-70 medium-heavy airlifter and An-132D light transport and utility aircraft at the 2017 Dubai Air Show. The An-132D is a collaborative effort between Antonov and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City of Science and Industry (KACST)…

UAE seeking F-35, also signs for F-16 upgrades and in talks for Su-35

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The United Arab Emirates has signed a $1.6 billion U.S. order for upgrades for its fleet of F-16E/F Block-60. It is also in talks with Russia for the Su-35.

UAE’s Calidus LLC showcases B-250 counterinsurgency attack aircraft

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Abu Dhabi-based Calidus LLC is showcasing its B-250 counterinsurgency (COIN) turboprop attack aircraft at the 2017 Dubai Air Show

Turkey confirms that it has signed for and ordered the S-400

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Turkey’s Minister of Defence Nurettin Canikli announced that Ankara had ordered the S-400 long-range air defence system from Russia

UAE orders two DCNS Gowind 2500 corvettes

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered two Gowind 2500 corvettes from the French shipbuilder DCNS

Turkey deliberates over defence development programs worth $5 billion

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Turkey’s Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) has approved 22 defence industry programs – worth $5 billion U.S. – for development

MKEK registers first exports of MPT-76 assault rifle

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Turkey’s Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKEK) announced that it registered its first overseas sales for its MPT-76 assault rifle

Rolls-Royce aiming to secure TFX engine development contract

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The British propulsion giant Rolls-Royce is aiming to secure the engine development contract for Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TFX

Qatar and Russia sign defence cooperation agreement

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Qatar’s Minister of State for Defence Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah signed a MoU with Russia’s Defence Ministry Sergey Shoygu in Doha.

Turkey touts indigenous drone efforts with Anka and new projects

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The Turkish government is promoting the progress it has made in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as the Anka