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One of the major distinguishing factors between the CH-47F model and its predecessors is that the design is engineered to improve reliability and decrease operating costs. All new airframe, …
CH-47F: Greater Reliability, Lower Operating Costs Read More Saudi Arabia may have constructed a production site for ballistic missiles, The Washington Post reports, citing satellite imagery. On January 23, The Washington Post reported that Saudi Arabia appears to …
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Constructed Missile Production Facility Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. British defense giant BAE Systems has sold a majority stake in its Land UK tank and combat vehicle division to German competitor …
Rheinmetall and BAE Systems Establish U.K.-Based Land Systems Joint Venture Read More Russia has rejected the U.S. demand for the elimination of the 9M729 cruise missile, as the two countries continue a spat over the INF Treaty.
Russia Rejects U.S. Demands on 9M729 Elimination Read More The Egyptian Army conducted an operation against militants in the Sinai Peninsula, killing dozens, the military announced on Tuesday.
Egyptian Military Conducts Sinai Operation Read More
The Russian Aerospace Forces will receive several MiG-35 fighter jets this year and is planning on a new contract for more of the aircraft.
Russian Aerospace Forces Receiving MiG-35s Read More Iran and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation. During a visit to Baku on January 17, 2019, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian armed forces, …
Iran, Azerbaijan Ink MoU on Defense Cooperation Read More The Austrian government has ring-fenced over EUR300 million ($343 million) under a special budget intended for the purchase of up to 15 new helicopters. The helicopters being procured will include …
Austria Earmarks Helicopter Procurement Funding Read More The Russian government will sign a contract for the procurement of another batch of Su-57 fighter jets next year, TASS reports. A source in the Russian aircraft industry told TASS …
Russia to Sign Second Su-57 Contract in 2020 Read More The Egyptian military is to start receiving locally-produced mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) armored vehicles. Citing reports in local media, defenceWeb reported on January 15, 2019, that the Egyptian Army will soon …
Egypt Procuring Local Armored Vehicle Read More