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by C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Production of Harris Corp’s ALQ-99 airborne tactical jammer is expected to end in 2018, following the production of 34 units from 2017 through …
Production of ALQ-99 Jammer Wrapping Up, but Sizable O&M Support Expected Read More
Russia will begin receiving the Mi-28NM attack helicopter in 2018, according to the commander of the Russian Aerospace Force. RIA Novosti quoted Colonel General Viktor Bondarev as saying, “There is …
Russia to Receive Mi-28NM Attack Helicopter in 2018 Read More Russia will take delivery of a new trainer aircraft later this year. In an exclusive report on July 24, 2017, Izvestia reported that the Russian Ministry of Defense, Smolensk Aviation …
Russia to Receive SR-10 Trainer in 2018 Read More Russia will develop a new heavy flamethrower system to replace the TOS-1A. Russian media reported on July 22, 2017 that the Russian research and production association Splav is working on …
Russia Planning TOS-1A Replacement Read More Speaking at a news conference on July 24, 2017, Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev suggested that Russia could acquire another military base in Kyrgyzstan. President Atambayev stated that such a base …
Kyrgyzstan to Receive Two Russian Aircraft Read More Iraq has been confirmed as a buyer for the T-90 main battle tank. Izvestia cited the Russian presidential aide Vladimir Kozhin as saying on July 20, 2017 that Iraq had …
Iraq Purchases T-90 Tanks Read More Russia has commissioned a new corvette into service with the Pacific Fleet. On July 20, 2017, the Pacific Fleet officially held a flag-raising ceremony to mark the introduction of Sovershennyy …
Sovershennyy Corvette Enters Service Read More Kazakhstan is planning further acquisitions of Russian aircraft. At MAKS 2017, MiG Corporation CEO Ilya Tarasenko revealed that Russia and Kazakhstan had signed an agreement regarding the establishment of MiG-35 …
Kazakhstan Receiving More Russian Aircraft Read More Russia anticipates placing an order for MiG-35s next year. Speaking to reporters at MAKS 2017, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov stated that the first order for MiG-35s is slated …
Russian MiG-35 Order Expected for 2018 Read More Egypt has reportedly taken delivery of several Ka-52 helicopters. Next week, the country is due to receive two more Dassault Rafale fighter jets. Speaking to Tass News Agency, a source …
Egypt Receiving New Helicopters, Fighter Jets Read More