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Qatar has officially signed an agreement for F-15 fighter jets, amid a nearly two-week long political dispute with its neighbors. On June 14, 2017, Qatari Defense Minister Khalid al-Attiyah traveled …
Qatar Inks Agreement for F-15 Fighter Jets Read More Russia has started development work on defensive systems for the Tu-160M2 to help shield it from missiles as well as other components. In an interview with Tass News Agency on …
Tu-160M2 Component Development Underway Read More Russian frigate Admiral Makarov will be delivered to the Navy in November, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Tass News Agency reported on June 10, 2017 that the Defense Ministry …
Admiral Makarov to Enter Service in November Read More Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) have raised concerns about the possible sale of Super Tucano aircraft to the Nigerian government in a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary …
U.S. Senators Raise Concerns Over Nigerian Aircraft Sale Read More Israel’s government has officially sent a letter to the United States to complete the purchase of another 17 F-35s, according to Israeli media i24. Citing Walla News, i24 reported on …
Israel to Complete Purchase of 17 F-35s Read More Morocco has reportedly taken delivery of another batch of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States. On June 4, 2017, Moroccan media reported that a new batch of …
Morocco Receives M1A1 Tanks Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. After years of talk with little to show for it, the governments of Europe are finally moving forward with long-held …
EU Taking Steps to Bring Harmony to Its Discordant Defense Market Read More Following a visit to Egypt, a Russian official has discussed the status of a sale of Ka-52Ks to the country. Rostec’s Director for International Cooperation, Viktor Kladov, discussed his delegation’s …
Russia and Egypt Continue Ka-52K Negotiations Read More Russia will receive two more prototype PAK FA stealth fighter jets in 2017. Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov reiterated earlier this week, on June 5, that two more prototypes would …
Two More PAK FA Prototypes to be Produced Read More Two separate fighter jet sales to Qatar are hitting scrutiny amid a crisis between Gulf countries. The decision by four Arab countries, later joined by more, to cut ties with …
Qatar Fighter Jet Sales Spotlighted Amid Gulf Crisis Read More