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Ukraine's Antonov Plans to Take On Russia In Military Transport Aircraft Market

August 14, 2017 @ 01:00 PM

Ukraine's Antonov plans to compete aggressively against Russia in the market for affordable military transportation aircraft with its AN-78 and AN-132D planes which are in an advanced stage of development and testing. The Ukraines firm which is now incorporated into the state concern Ukroboronprom, intends to manufacture at least 70 planes within the next five years
US Approves Six Boeing Harpoon Block II Missiles Sale To Thailand

August 11, 2017 @ 04:05 AM

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand of six units of Boeing-made Harpoon Block II Surface Launched Missiles worth US$24.9 million
BMC To Supply 529 Tactical Vehicles To Turkey's Armed Forces

August 10, 2017 @ 11:53 AM

Turkey has signed a contract with BMC Otomotiv Wednesday for the purchase of 529 tactical wheeled vehicles (TWV). Turkey has decided to work with BMC Otomotiv as a main contractor in the procurement of the items which are to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), The Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) said in a statement this week
Russian Helicopters To Test Ka-226T Helicopter At High Temperatures In Iran

August 10, 2017 @ 08:40 AM

The Russian Helicopters together with Iran Helicopters Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) will test the light utility helicopter Ka-226T for its usability at extremely high temperatures. The tests will be conducted on the Iranian company site within the framework of a memorandum signed by the parties in May 2017 at the international exhibition HeliRussia-2017
Turkish Havelsan Opens First Middle East Office in Qatar

August 10, 2017 @ 07:31 AM

Turkish Havelsan will open its first Middle East office in Qatar, a country that is one of its strategic partners. Havelsan Deputy General Manager Mehmet Akif Nacar stated that the company's office that is to be opened in the Qatari capital aims to monitor the company's projects in Doha, Dailysabah reported Wednesday
Ukraine Suspends Deal With Russia On Military Exports To Third Countries

August 9, 2017 @ 01:59 PM

Ukraine has decided to suspend an intergovernmental agreement with Russia on cooperation in exports of military products to third countries. "The decision has been made," Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said as broadcast by the 112
Afghanistan Requests India To launch Exclusive Satellite

August 8, 2017 @ 02:25 PM

Afghanistan has been requested India to launch a special satellite exclusively for Kabuls use, following the launch of South Asian Satellite by New Delhi three months ago. The Afghan Ministry of Telecommunications and Technology recently made the request to the Indian government, officials in the Afghan government said
Turkish Naval Frigate, Qatari Missile-Boat Participate In Joint Naval Exercises

August 8, 2017 @ 12:58 PM

Advanced Turkish naval frigate and Qatari missile boats participated in a joint naval exercises that both the countries had held for two days in Qatari Territorial waters near Doha. The rapid-response exercises was held offshore off Doha and was concluded Monday
North Korea to Face Severe Economic Turmoil Following Fresh UN Sanctions

August 7, 2017 @ 09:38 AM

The UN Security Council resolution to block a third of North Koreas exports in the form of coal, mineral and manpower will dry up its main source of its foreign exchange and starve most of its labor-intensive industries. "Through the resolution, the Council (UN Security Council) had taken a strong and united step, increasing the penalty of that countrys ballistic missile activity to a whole new level
Trump Administration Approves 12 A-29 Super Tucanos, Weapons Sale To Nigeria For

August 4, 2017 @ 04:11 AM

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Nigeria of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft and weapons for $593 million. The sale also includes all associated training, spare parts, aviation and ground support equipment, and hangar, facilities, and infrastructure required to support the program, DSCA said in a statement Friday

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