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GDA 2017: Qatar reveals Turkish armoured vehicle purchase
The Qatar Armed Forces have shown off two new armoured vehicle acquisitions from its close ally Turkey during rehearsals for its national day military parade …
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GDA 2017: Kuwait National Guard modernisation continues
The Kuwait National Guard is pushing forward with an extensive modernisation agenda with ground vehicles, command and control (C2) infrastructure and airborne assets at the …
Naval Warfare
GDA 2017: New leadership could provide Kuwait naval boost
Kuwait’s much needed naval procurement plans could be given a shot in the arm following the appointment of a new minister of defence in the …
Defence Notes
GDA 2017: Show news and highlights (video)
As the fourth edition of Gulf Defense and Aerospace comes to a close Shephard's Grant Turnbull casts a look back at some of the main …
Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Russia continues T-90MS push in Kuwait
Russia has a big presence at this year’s Gulf Defense and Aerospace exhibition as it looks to finalise several deals with Kuwait, including the sale …
Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Kuwait's M-84 up close and personal (video)
With its mixed armoured vehicle fleet the Kuwait Army is reflective of the overall approach to defence purchases by the country, as new main battle …
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Naval Warfare
GDA 2017: Lurssen highlights shipbuilding capabilities (video)
13th December 2017
Fresh from what some perceived as an unlikely victory in the Australian Sea 1180 programme, German ship designer and builder Lurssen arrived at Gulf Defence …
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Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Nurol readies NMS 4x4 for production
13th December 2017
Turkish vehicle manufacturer Nurol Makina will wrap up qualification trials of its new NMS 4x4 vehicle early next year as it pursues initial customers for …
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Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Kuwait's Desert Warrior (video)
12th December 2017
Rarely seen at trade shows, Kuwait's Desert Warrior is the only foreign success story that emerged from the UK's Warrior IFV programme. Taking the opportunity …
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Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Kuwait bolsters Patriot system inventory
12th December 2017
The delivery of additional Patriot missile firing units to the Kuwaiti armed forces is imminent, according to industry officials speaking at Gulf Defense and Aerospace …
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Defence Notes
GDA 2017: The threat from Houthi missiles (analysis)
12th December 2017
A bewilderingly rapid series of events have rocked the Middle East recently as the smouldering Iran-Saudi Arabia rivalry threatened to turn hot. This is especially …
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Defence Notes
GDA 2017: What's at the show (video)
12th December 2017
As the year comes to a close, the tri-service Gulf Defence and Aerospace exhibition gets underway in Kuwait with a strong static display outside the …
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Digital Battlespace
GDA 2017: Leonardo readies Captor-E next phase, Kuwaiti Eurofighter assembly
11th December 2017
Leonardo is preparing to begin the next testing phase for its next-generation Captor-E active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, which will eventually equip the Eurofighter …
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Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Qatar becomes first VBCI export customer
7th December 2017
The French-made VBCI 8x8 armoured vehicle has finally secured an export customer in Qatar, following a billion-dollar trade deal finalised between France and the Gulf …
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Special Operations
GDA 2017: US and Kuwaiti military police conduct partnership academy
6th December 2017
The US and Kuwait is looking to expand its partnership and enhance shared knowledge between its military police battalions, with a five week training programme …
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Defence Notes
GDA 2017: UAE-Saudi alliance underscores GCC turbulence
6th December 2017
The president of the UAE has announced the formation of a new military, economic and political alliance with Saudi Arabia. In the lead up to …
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Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Raytheon to assist Qatari Patriot capability
6th December 2017
Raytheon has been awarded a $150 million FMS contract to assist the Gulf state of Qatar with its missile defence programme, one of a number …
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Defence Notes
GDA 2017: US talks up strategic partnership with Kuwait
6th December 2017
Days away from the start of the Gulf Defence and Aerospace exhibition in Kuwait, senior US officials have spoken highly of the country’s ‘strategic partnership’ …
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Naval Warfare
GDA 2017: Saudi LCS programme nets contract
6th December 2017
The reported deal to sell up to four Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) to Saudi Arabia looks to be gaining momentum following a US DoD contract …
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Digital Battlespace
GDA 2017: Thales system for Kuwait patrol vehicles
6th December 2017
Thales is integrating a remotely-operated turret and surveillance system on Kuwait Ministry of Interior armoured patrol vehicles, the company announced on 20 November. All vehicles …
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Land Warfare
Riyadh attack snaps BMD needs into sharp focus
7th November 2017
The apparent missile attack on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has brought to the fore the need for countries in the region to …
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Military Logistics
Kuwait requests C-17 support
6th November 2017
The US’s proposed sale to Kuwait for continuation of C-17 Globemaster III logistics support services and equipment will be playing a much wider role in …
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Land Warfare
Kuwait requests Abrams equipment
18th October 2017
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Kuwait, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency …
Gulf Defense & Aerospace 2017 News
Shephard Media reports from Gulf Defense & Aerospace 2017 (GDA 2017) in Kuwait.
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