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The United States has approved a new sale of air-defense missiles to the United Arab Emirates. On May 11, 2017 the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the U.S. …
US Approves Air-Defense Missiles for UAE Read More Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of carrying weapons systems. On May 11, 2017, Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) unveiled a …
Saudi Arabia Reveals Saqr-1 UAV Read More A new variant of the Pantsir air-defense system will undergo firing trials next month. Citing a source in the Russian defense industry, IHS Jane’s reported on May 10, 2017 that …
Pantsir-SA Missile Testing to Start in June Read More Saudi Arabia may be gearing up for a purchase of two Turkish vessels soon. Following a Defense News report earlier this month that stated Saudi Arabia may purchase Turkish naval …
Saudi Arabia May Purchase Two Turkish Vessels Read More Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to a memorandum of understanding on each acquiring military systems. The Turkish defense industry undersecretariat stated on May 10, 2017 that Turkey and Pakistan had …
Pakistan to Acquire Four Turkish Corvettes Read More Russia has reportedly given new military hardware to the Syrian Army. Citing unnamed U.S. officials, Fox News reported on May 9, 2017 that Moscow had delivered up to 21 122mm …
Russia Reportedly Delivers Artillery to Syrian Army Read More The Trump Administration has approved a plan to provide weapons to arm the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an umbrella militia operating in northern Syria that has become a crucial American …
U.S. Approves Plan to Arm SDF Read More MiG-35 testing is proceeding on schedule, according to Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov. Interfax cited the Deputy Defense Minister as saying that the tests were moving forward. He did not …
MiG-35 Testing Proceeding Read More TIME reported on May 9, 2017 that Emirati Archangels have deployed to Libya in support of a local militia commander. The TIME report noted that at least six U.S.-made turboprop …
Emirati Archangels Deploy to Libya Read More Ukraine has begun repair work on the largest vessel in service with its Navy. The vessel, a frigate named Hetman Sahaidachny, is currently undergoing the repair work at Ilyichevsk Shipyard …
Ukraine Starts Repairing Navy Flagship Vessel Read More