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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
US DSCA Approves $108M Radio Frequency Countermeasures Sale To Australia

August 4, 2017 @ 03:56 AM

The US State Department has approved $108.7 million sale to the Government of Australia for ALE-70 Radio Frequency Countermeasures (RFCM)
RAF Sentinel Aircraft Helped In Recapture Of Mosul From Daesh

August 3, 2017 @ 12:05 PM

UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Sentinel surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft played an 'important part' in the gathering of information to support the ground campaign by Iraqi forces in the recapture of Mosul city from Islamic State (Daesh) terrorists, the UK MoD has announced. UK Air Force Sentinel R1 aircraft based at RAF Waddington has returned after performing the latest mission in support of coalition in the fight against Daesh in the Middle East
US Approves $150M for Iraqi Ship Repair Facility to Service US-origin Navy...

August 2, 2017 @ 03:46 AM

The US state department has approved $150 million to an Iraqi ship repair facility to service US-origin Navy vessels. The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for various US-origin Navy vessels and a ship repair facility in Iraq to include procurement of spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training equipment, engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a press release on Tuesday
France To Reopen Talks On STX Shipyard Ownership Deal With Naval Vessels...

July 31, 2017 @ 03:39 PM

Frances Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has offered to expand shipbuilding cooperation with Italy into naval vessels to renegotiate STX France shipyard ownership deal. Le Maire said in an interview published on Sunday by Le Journal du Dimanche that he will open renegotiations in Rome on August 1, Reuters reports
US Approves $115M For Swiss F/A-18 Fighter Jet Upgrades

July 29, 2017 @ 08:25 AM

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Switzerland for F/A-18 upgrades for an estimated cost of $115 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Friday
Portugal’s Council of Ministers Green Lights Embaer KC-390 Transport Negotiation Talks

July 28, 2017 @ 03:21 PM

The Portuguese Council of Ministers on July 27 authorized the defense ministry to open negotiations to buy five Embaer KC-390 twinjet tanker-transports with an option for a sixth aircraft. Along with five aircraft purchase, The Cabinet resolution, now published in the Portuguese government gazette, Diário da República, also mentions logistics support and a Category-D full-flight simulator to be installed and operated in Portugal,
BAE, Gorizioni Sign Marketing, Tech Support Agreement For BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicle

July 25, 2017 @ 12:59 PM

BAE Systems and the Gorizioni Group SpA have signed an agreement to jointly provide engineering and maintenance support to the BvS10 armoured all-terrain vehicle. The agreement would increase cooperation on marketing and sales of the BvS10 along with engineering and maintenance support

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