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Philippines to Buy Black Hawks from US, T-129 Choppers from Turkey

December 9, 2018 @ 08:27 AM

Philippine Air Force will add 16 Black Hawk helicopters from the United States (US) and T-129 ATAK from Turkey to its fleet, countrys Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. "I think finally the Air Force technical working group has come up with a recommendation that the Black Hawk is the best option that they will buy, probably by next year," Philstar quoted Lorenzana as saying Friday
Saudi Arabia, US Sign $15B Agreement for 44 THAAD Missile Systems

November 29, 2018 @ 09:53 AM

Saudi Arabia has signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the United States for the procurement of 44 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile systems for an approximate $15 billion. Saudi officials alongside their US counterparts signed the government-to-government agreement earlier this week,
Elbit Inaugurates Fourth Production Plant In Romania

November 28, 2018 @ 02:58 PM

Elbit Systems inaugurated its fourth Engineering and manufacturing facility near Bucharest, Romania. Senior officials and Industrial representatives were present to witness the event
China Commences Work on Third Aircraft Carrier: Reports

November 26, 2018 @ 01:38 PM

China has commenced work on its third aircraft carrier, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday without giving any details. In an article published on its WeChat account, Xinhua identified a “new-generation carrier” as being constructed at the China State Shipbuilding Corps shipyard as per schedule
Saab to Supply Carl-Gustaf M4 Weapon System to Slovenia

November 26, 2018 @ 09:10 AM

Saab has received an order for deliveries of the new Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-role weapon system to the Slovenian Armed Forces. Deliveries will take place during 2018-2020
Serbia Receives First of Nine H145M Helicopters from Airbus

November 23, 2018 @ 04:14 PM

The Serbian Ministry of Defense has received first of nine H145M helicopters from Airbus for its Air Force. Two more H145Ms are scheduled to be delivered in Decemner
Thales to Repair 58 Dome Sonars in Support of the H-60 Airborne...

November 22, 2018 @ 07:45 AM

Thales has won a $13 million US Navy contract to repair 58 dome sonars in support of the H-60 airborne low frequency sonar system. Work will be performed in Clarksburg, Maryland; and Brest, France
South Korea Launches Export Promotion Center for Defense

November 21, 2018 @ 03:40 PM

South Koreass arms procurement agency, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) launched an institution, Defense Export Promotion Center (DEPC). The DEPC will help Korea to advance into foreign markets and will provide defense firms with a comprehensive package of support, such as export-related administrative procedures and other services, DAPA said in a statement
India to Sign $500 Million Deal to Build Two Grigorovich-class Frigates

November 20, 2018 @ 11:19 AM

Russian Rosoboronexport and Indias Goa Shipyard are likely to sign $500 million contract to build two Admiral Grigorovich-class (Project 11356) frigates for the Indian Navy. The deal consists of building the two frigates at Goa Shipyard with technology transfer from Russian Yantar shipyard
NATO Agency to Receive Precision Guided Munitions Kits Worth $320M

November 20, 2018 @ 04:23 AM

NATO Support and Procurement Agency as Lead Nation has requested a possible sale of precision guided munitions kits. The components that comprise the kits are: five hundred (500) KMU-556 F/B Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Kits for GBU-31 2000-lbs; forty (40) KMU-557 F/B JDAM Kits for GBU-31 2000-lbs; one thousand five hundred (1,500) KMU-572 F/B JDAM Kits for GBU-38 500-lbs; one thousand (1,000) Munitions Adapter Unit (MAU)-210 F/B Enhanced Computer Control Groups (ECCGs) for GBU-48 1,000-lb EPII; three hundred (300) MAU-210 F/B ECCGs for GBU-49 500-lbs EPII; three hundred (300) MXU-650K/B AFGs for GBU-49 500-lbs EPII; one thousand twenty-five (1,025)...

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