Royal Thai Navy secures funding for first S26T submarine from China
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) secured USD $383.4 million for the first of three S26T air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines
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Saudi Arabia formally inducts new F-15SA fighters
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) formally inducted its first Boeing F-15SA multi-role fighter aircraft in a ceremony
TAI will upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 MLU fighters with nighttime capabilities
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s 45 F-16A/B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) fighters will reportedly be upgraded with optimized nighttime capabilities
2017 Pakistan-Turkey Military Dialogue Group begins
The 12th Pakistan-Turkey Military Dialogue Group began on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 in Pakistan.
Turkey could receive its first F-35 fighters in 2019
The Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir told the Turkish news broadcaster NTV that the Turkish Air Force would receive its first F-35s in 2019
Indonesia receives its first SIGMA 10514 frigate
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) received its first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) frigate from PT PAL on 23 January 2017
Pakistan tests MIRV-capable Ababeel ballistic missile
Pakistan reports that it recently tested the Ababeel, a 2,200-km ballistic missile capable of deploying multiple independent re-entry vehicles (MIRV).
U.S. approves Air Tractor AT-802L COIN aircraft sale to Kenya
The U.S. State Department has approved a USD $418 million sale of 12 Air Tractor AT-802L and 2 AT-504 trainers to Kenya
NIMR Automotive to pair up with VOP CZ for European market push
Emirati defence manufacturer NIMR Automotive will collaborate with its Czech counterpart VOP CZ to make a push for the European armoured vehicles market
Ukrainian firm to develop next-gen turret for legacy tanks
The Ukrainian company Arey Engineering Group will develop and produce a next-generation turret for legacy T-64 and T-72 main battle tank chassis.
DSME launches first Royal Thai Navy frigate
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) launched the Royal Thai Navy’s 3,650-ton multi-mission frigate on Monday, 23 January 2017
Russia touts new Arena-M APS for main battle tanks
Russia is touting the latest iteration of its Arena active protection systems for main battle tanks as a dampener to the effectiveness of anti-tank missiles
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