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At IDEX 2017, a military exhibition hosted in Abu Dhabi, Russian officials have been pushing a number of potential arms contracts with the United Arab Emirates. Particularly over the last …
Russia Seeks Big Arms Sales to United Arab Emirates Read More More JF-17s join Pakistani service. At a ceremony at Kamra airbase on February 16, 2017, Pakistan’s Defense Ministry officially received 16 new JF-17 fighter jets. These, according to Radio Pakistan, …
Pakistan Inducts More JF-17s Into Air Force Read More Russia’s PAK FA fighter jet should be in service with the Aerospace Force by 2021, according to Russian media. Following announcements earlier this month that PAK FA stealth fighter jet …
PAK FA to Enter Operational Service in 2021 Read More Azerbaijan has unveiled a locally-made mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle. On February 14, 2017, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense Industry unveiled the Tufan, a locally-designed MRAP, at a demonstration attended by media. …
Azerbaijan Unveils Locally-Made MRAP Read More A Russian official has announced that production of the Su-25 ground attack aircraft has stopped. Russia’s Industry and Trade Minister, Denis Manturov, announced on February 7, 2017 that the Russian …
Russia Discontinues Su-25 Production Read More Russia is looking to begin producing the Tu-160M2, an upgraded version of the Tu-160, in April. The CEO of United Aircraft Corporation, Yuri Slyusar, stated on February 9, 2017 that …
Russia to Begin Tu-160M2 Production Read More Russia plans to begin producing its latest main battle tank in 2018. Almost two years after Russia’s latest tank, the T-14 ‘Armata,’ was first unveiled, Russian officials have stated that …
Russia Aims to Begin T-14 MBT Production in 2018 Read More In a recent interview, a Belarusian military official described some of the military’s plans for acquisitions in 2017. Among these is a squadron of Su-30SM fighter jets. On February 4, …
Belarus Plans Su-30SM Purchase Read More Russia’s stealth fighter jet program continues to move forward as the military prepares to put the jet, known as the PAK FA, through state tests. The Russian answer to the …
Russia to Start Receiving PAK FA Jet After 2018 Read More After being held up regarding the previous U.S. Administration’s concerns over human rights, the Bahrain F-16 deal may get a boost from the new U.S. President. U.S. Senator Bob Corker …
Bahrain F-16 Sale Edges Nearer Read More