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Russia will complete tests of the S-111 communication system for its fifth-generation fighter jet before the end of 2017. Speaking to Tass News Agency, a representative of Roselektronika holding company …
Su-57’s Communications Equipment to Complete Testing This Year Read More Algeria has acquired an unknown quantity of Buk-M2E surface-to-air missile systems. In a recent Algerian military publication, the Army revealed that it was operating a Buk-M2E (SA-17 Grizzly) during a …
Algeria Acquires Buk-M2E SAMs Read More The Russian Navy will receive two Project 636.3 submarines before the end of 2020. In a statement released on Monday and cited by Tass News Agency, the Russian Ministry of …
Pacific Fleet Will Receive Two Submarines in 2020 Read More Iraq will soon receive its first batch of T-90 main battle tanks. Speaking to Sputnik International on August 14, 2017, Russia’s Ambassador to Iraq, Maksim Maksimov, confirmed that deliveries would …
T-90 Deliveries to Iraq Soon Read More Russia has revealed its new Il-22 variant, during the celebrations for the 105th anniversary of the Russian Air Force. Over Kubinka airbase, Russia made a public demonstration of the Il-22PP, …
Russia Shows Off Il-22PP Read More Kyrgyzstan took delivery of two An-26 transport aircraft. At a ceremony at Kant airbase on August 10, 2017, Kyrgyzstan took delivery of two An-26s from Russia. In addition to the …
Kyrgyz Air Force Receives Two Russian An-26s Read More Iran will soon put into service a new submarine. IHS Jane’s, citing the Iranian Ministry of Defense, reported on August 9, 2017 that Iran’s first Fateh class submarine will be …
Fateh Submarine to Enter Iranian Navy in September Read More The United Arab Emirates is marketing its Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) to both neighbors and eastern European countries. IHS Jane’s reported on August 8, 2017 that representatives from NIMR Automotive …
NIMR Automotive Markets RIV to Foreign Customers Read More The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of A-29 Super Tucanos to Nigeria. On August 3, 2017, the State Department announced that it had approved the sale of …
U.S. Approves Super Tucano Sale to Nigeria Read More Qatar has purchased seven vessels from Italy in a nearly $6 billion deal. On August 2, 2017, Qatar’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, announced that his country had …
Qatar Purchases Seven Italian Naval Vessels Read More