White House pushes for Bahrain F-16 deal
The Trump Administration has reportedly informed Congress of a proposed U.S. $5 billion sale of 19 new-built F-16s and other systems to Bahrain
Middle East
Czech firearms maker CZ continues with regional marketing push
With high-profile visits to IDEAS in Pakistan and IDEX in the United Arab Emirates, Česká zbrojovka (CZ) is engaged in a regional marketing push
Saudi Arabia will license-produce Chinese armed drones
The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and China Aerospace Science Technology Corporation will co-produce CH-series drones in Saudi Arabia
First Egyptian Navy DCNS Gowind 2500 corvette launched for sea trials
DCNS launched the first Egyptian Navy Gowind 2500 corvette – the ENS al-Fateh (971) – for sea trials earlier this month. Four ships are on...
Aselsan Korkut SPAAG enters production
The Aselsan Korkut self-propelled anti-air gun (SPAAG) system entered production for the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). FNSS’ ACV-30 is the carrying platform.
Turkey S-400 talks progressing
Turkish and Russian officials have told their respective news media outlets that talks regarding the sale of S-400 SAM systems to Turkey are progressing
Nurol Makina inks Ejder Yalcin vehicle order to North African country
The Turkish defence vendor Nurol Makina has finalized its first Ejder Yalcin 4x4 tactical vehicle export sale to an undisclosed North African country
Egypt will begin receiving Ka-52 attack helicopters in 2017
Russian Helicopters has confirmed that Egypt will begin receiving its Kamov Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters later this year
Egypt in talks with IOMAX for Archangel
The Egyptian Ministry of Defence is negotiating with IOMAX for the Archangel turboprop-powered attack aircraft
Iran showcases new Karrar main battle tank
The Iranian Ministry of Defence has formally launched the Karrar main battle tank (MBT), which it claims is competitive against foreign MBT designs