Mi-28NM State Trials Begin
Russia has begun state trials of the Mi-28NM ‘Night Hunter’ attack helicopter. Tass News Agency reported on May 25, 2017 that state trials of the latest Mi-28 variant have begun. …
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Emirati Regional Military Footprint Continues to Grow
by Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. “The Federation preserves our identity and enhances our capabilities. It is a strong shield for protecting the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf …
Emirati Regional Military Footprint Continues to Grow Read More Russia to Rearm with Iskander-M SRBMs by Late 2020
Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed Russia’s efforts to rearm with short-range ballistic missiles on May 24, 2017. By late 2020, Russia aims to have completely rearmed its land forces …
Russia to Rearm with Iskander-M SRBMs by Late 2020 Read More Israeli Air Force Upgrading Its M-346 Trainers
The Israeli Air Force is improving the capabilities of its M-346 advanced jet trainers. Flight Global reported on May 24, 2017 that the Air Force is equipping its advanced jet …
Israeli Air Force Upgrading Its M-346 Trainers Read More Israel to Receive Test F-35
Israel will receive an additional F-35 from Lockheed Martin in the coming years that will be specifically designed to allow the country to test upgrades for the aircraft. Flight Global …
Israel to Receive Test F-35 Read More Saudi AWACS Fleet Upgraded
Boeing has completed upgrade work on Saudi Arabia’s fleet of E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. In a press release on May 23, 2017, Boeing announced it has …
Saudi AWACS Fleet Upgraded Read More Second Meko Frigate Arrives to Algeria
Algeria’s second Meko A200 frigate has reportedly arrived to Algeria. The vessel, El Moudamir (911), left Germany earlier this month, on May 15. It arrived in Algeria on May 21, …
Second Meko Frigate Arrives to Algeria Read MoreAcquisition Programs Dominate Pentagon’s FY17 Spending Increase
by Shaun McDougall, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The Pentagon’s FY17 budget was signed into law on May 5, more than halfway through the fiscal year. The legislation couldn’t come soon enough, …
Acquisition Programs Dominate Pentagon’s FY17 Spending Increase Read More Pakistan to Receive New AEW&C Aircraft
Pakistan is due to receive new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. Air Forces Monthly reported on May 19, 2017 that Pakistan will take delivery of three Saab 2000 …
Pakistan to Receive New AEW&C Aircraft Read More Saudi Arabia Starts New Defense Company
Saudi Arabia has launched a new national defense company as part of a government initiative to diversify the economy. Arab News, a Saudi English-language newspaper, reported that the kingdom’s Public Investment …
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