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Russia aims to modernize hundreds of older armored vehicles over the coming decade, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. In a statement released on September 29, 2017, the Ministry …
Russia Overhauling BMP-2s, BMD-2s Read More Kazakhstan intends to supply Arlan military vehicles to Uzbekistan. The CEO of Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) spoke to RIA Novosti earlier this month and noted that the firm was focusing …
Uzbekistan Interested in Arlan Military Vehicles Read More Egypt has received its first Gowind 2500 corvette from France. Manufacturer Naval Group (formerly DCNS) announced on September 22, 2017 that it had delivered the first Gowind 2500 corvette to …
Egypt Takes Delivery of Gowind 2500 Corvette Read More Angola has taken delivery of two Su-30Ks. In an interview with Sputnik International, the Deputy CEO of Belarus’ 558th Aircraft Repair Plant, Aleksandr Vorobei, revealed that deliveries of Su-30Ks to …
Angola Receives Two Su-30Ks Read More Egypt will receive a naval vessel from South Korea. The Egyptian Ministry of Defense released a statement on September 15, 2017 that revealed the Egyptian Navy is due to receive …
Egypt to Take Delivery of South Korean Naval Vessel Read More In a video and photo release, the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense revealed new systems that Azerbaijan has acquired. The Azeri armed forces are currently engaging in a military exercise, as …
Azerbaijan Acquires DANA SpH, RM-70 MLRS Read More Over the weekend, Qatar signed a letter of intent to purchase fighter jets from the United Kingdom. British Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon traveled to Qatar to meet with Qatar’s …
Qatar Signs LOI for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons Read More Israel will take delivery of its third batch of F-35s. The Times of Israel reported on September 13, 2017 that a pair of F-35 fighter jets took off from the …
Third F-35 Batch to Arrive in Israel Read More Speaking to Tass News Agency on September 12, 2017, Russian presidential aide for military-technical cooperation Vladimir Kozhin discussed arms sales to various countries, including Middle Eastern clients. Regarding the potential …
Russian Aide Discusses Arms Sales to Middle East Read More Kazakhstan has inked an agreement with Russia for the supply of 12 Su-30SM fighter jets. Russian presidential aide for military-technical cooperation, Vladimir Kozhin, told Tass News Agency that an agreement …
Kazakhstan Inks Su-30SM Agreement Read More