US approves sale of AN/TPQ-53 AESA counter-battery radars to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved a $662 million U.S. sale of 26 AN/TPQ-53(V) counter-battery radars and tank and artillery munitions to Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia and America ink $110 billion arms deal
On his inaugural foreign visit, Trump inked a $110 billion U.S. arms deal – of air defence systems, helicopters, munitions and more – with Saudi...
Saudi Arabia establishes new state-owned defence company
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund established a new state-owned defence company – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)
BAE Systems rolls out Oman’s first Eurofighter Typhoon and Hawk aircraft
BAE Systems rolled out the Royal Air Force of Oman’s (RAFO) first Eurofighter Typhoon fighter and Hawk trainer on Monday, May 15
Saudi Arabia unveils Saqr 1 armed drone
The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) unveiled its first armed unmanned aerial vehicle – the Saqr 1 – on May 11.
Turkish defence vendor STM showcases MILDEN submarine proposal
Turkish defence vendor STM showcased its proposal for Turkey’s National Submarine (MILDEN) program at IDEF 2017 in Istanbul last week
IDEF 2017: Pakistan moves closer to finalizing MILGEM corvette purchase
At IDEF 2017 in Istanbul, Pakistan, Turkey and defence contractor STM signed a letter-of-intent for the sale of four MILGEM corvettes to Pakistan
IDEF 2017: Turkey awards Super Mushshak contract to PAC
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries awarded a contract for 52 Super Mushshak trainers to Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC).
IDEF 2017: Turkish defence industry showcases new naval products
The Turkish defence industry is showcasing new products at IDEF 2017, including the TF-4500 frigate, CAFRAD radar suite and Orka lightweight torpedo
TAI & BAE will ink TFX agreement, Pakistan may join as partner
Turkish Aerospace Industries and BAE Systems will ink the development agreement they agreed to in January. Pakistan may sign a “goodwill agreement”