End of an Epoch
by Stuart Slade, Senior Naval Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Five hundred years of naval history ended in late September when the world’s last armored, gun-armed cruiser was decommissioned by the …
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Egypt Receives Corvette and Submarine
Two new additions to the Egyptian Navy arrived to Alexandria on Wednesday. The first Gowind 2500 corvette, named El-Fateh, as well as the second Type 209 submarine, S-42, have arrived …
Egypt Receives Corvette and Submarine Read More Bahrain Purchases F-16s
The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) has inked an agreement with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of F-16 fighter jets, according to Bahrain state media. Bahrain News Agency reported on October …
Bahrain Purchases F-16s Read MoreFuel Efficiency a Driver of Retrofits for Airliners and Military Transports
by Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. CTT Systems recently received an order from Eurowings to retrofit its Zonal Drying System on 25 A319 aircraft. The retrofit’s …
Fuel Efficiency a Driver of Retrofits for Airliners and Military Transports Read More Azerbaijan Test Fires Buk-MB
Azerbaijan has carried out test firings of its modernized Buk-MB air-defense systems. The Azeri Defense Ministry told APA that tests of the Buk-MB had been successfully carried out. The Azeri …
Azerbaijan Test Fires Buk-MB Read MoreMoscow and Bishkek Discuss Second Russian Base in Kyrgyzstan
by Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Russia and Kyrgyzstan are discussing the possible establishment of another Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan, amid a renewed Russian emphasis on the …
Moscow and Bishkek Discuss Second Russian Base in Kyrgyzstan Read More Saudi Arabia Approved for THAAD Buy
Saudi Arabia has been approved for a purchase of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system. The State Department announced on October 6, 2017 that it had approved …
Saudi Arabia Approved for THAAD Buy Read MoreU.S. Scrambles to Address Naval Aviation Readiness Issues
by Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. Commander of U.S. Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker spoke about naval aircraft readiness at the 61st annual Tailhook …
U.S. Scrambles to Address Naval Aviation Readiness Issues Read More Qatar Procures AGM-154C
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a contract on October 4, 2017 for the production of AGM-154 glide bombs for Qatar. The contract, awarded to Raytheon Missile Systems, is worth …
Qatar Procures AGM-154C Read More Mali Receives Two Mi-35Ms from Russia
Mali has taken delivery of two Mi-35Ms from Russia. In a press release on October 3, 2017, Rostec confirmed that its subsidiary Rosoboronexport had delivered two Mi-35M attack and transport …
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