Iraq Purchases T-90 Tanks
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 Sovershennyy Corvette Enters Service
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 Receiving More Russian Aircraft
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 Russian MiG-35 Order Expected for 2018
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 Receiving New Helicopters, Fighter Jets
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 MoreTop Contractors Hold Their Positions as Defense Spending Begins to Rise
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. As defense markets continue to adapt to dynamic economic and political forces, the major players continue to hold their entrenched …
Top Contractors Hold Their Positions as Defense Spending Begins to Rise Read More Belarus to Begin Receiving Su-30SMs in 2019
Belarus will begin taking delivery of Su-30SM fighter jets in 2019 at the earliest. Speaking to Tass News Agency in an interview on July 17, 2017, Belarusian Defense Minister Lt. …
Belarus to Begin Receiving Su-30SMs in 2019 Read More Russia Discussing Sales to Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey at MAKS 2017
Russia will discuss arms deals with several Middle East and North Africa customers at the MAKS 2017 International Air Show, held this week near Moscow. The Director of the Federal …
Russia Discussing Sales to Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey at MAKS 2017 Read More Nigeria Receives Super Mushshak Trainers
The Nigerian Air Force confirmed on July 14, 2017 that it had taken delivery of its first batch of Super Mushshak trainers. The Air Force said in a statement, “The …
Nigeria Receives Super Mushshak Trainers Read MoreAustralia’s G550 AISREW Program Will Require a World’s Worth of Electronics, But So Far, None from Australia
by C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The U.S. State Department recently approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia of five Gulfstream G550 Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance …
Australia’s G550 AISREW Program Will Require a World’s Worth of Electronics, But So Far, None from Australia Read More