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A source in Russia’s defense industry told Tass News Agency on April 13, 2017 that a contract regarding the development of prototype PAK DA bombers has been signed. The strategic …
PAK DA Work Slated for Early 2020s Read More Reuters reported on April 10, 2017 that a number of U.S. lawmakers are raising concerns about the proposed sale of precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia. The lawmakers — a group …
U.S. Lawmakers Concerned About Saudi Munition Sale Read More The Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation, Dmitry Shugayev, stated on April 11, 2017 that Russia had reached military export and cooperation contracts totaling over $9 …
Russia Inks $9 Billion in Arms Agreements in 2016 Read More The Israeli military is moving forward with development of the Eitan 8×8 wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC). According to iHLS, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have recently conducted a series …
Israel Tests Eitan Armored Personnel Carrier Read More In an interview with Rossiya-24, the President of United Aircraft Corportion (UAC), Yuri Slyusar, revealed 2022 as the year that Russia will begin production of a modernized strategic bomber. The …
Russia to Begin Serial Production of Tu-160M2 in 2022 Read More During celebrations of the country’s 57th Independence Day, the Senegalese military showed off newly-acquired military hardware, including new vehicles and rockets. The celebrations took place on April 4 and included …
Senegal Reveals New Military Acquisitions Read More One day after U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles struck a Syrian airbase, the Deputy Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces stated that the share of modernized weaponry in the possession of …
Russia, Iran to Boost Air-Defense Capabilities Read More A report by the Associated Press, posted on Stars & Stripes, says that the sale of Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria will proceed under the Trump Administration. The report stated, …
Trump Administration to Approve Nigeria Super Tucano Sale Read More Russia will unveil two new air-defense systems designed for use in the Arctic at this year’s Victory Day parade. Russia’s Victory Day parade, on May 9 every year, is often …
Russia to Showcase Arctic Air-Defense Systems at Victory Day Parade Read More Egypt has received a third batch of Rafales from Dassault Aviation. The delivery was reported on April 4, 2017. The Egyptian military confirmed the delivery of new Rafales to the …
Egypt Receives New Rafale Fighter Jets Read More