Air Warfare
IDEX 2021: Schiebel works on larger, heavier Camcopter
The S-300 rotorcraft UAV is being developed to give operators a heavier payload.
Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2021: MBDA announces first international customer for VL MICA NG
New-generation version of VL MICA air defence system is ordered by Egypt.
Land Warfare
IDEX 2021: Iveco launches SuperAV variant and 4x4 tactical vehicle
Both the 8x8 SuperAV Land and Multirole Tactical Vehicle have some common features.
Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2021: ADSB looks ahead with new vessel designs
Mesbar, Majed and Falaj 3 designs see the light of day at Abu Dhabi naval exhibition.
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Defence Notes
Middle Eastern spending shows signs of resilience
21st February 2021
Although oil markets continue to take a hammering and government debt balloons from the COVID-19 pandemic, Middle Eastern states could yet avoid the delicate choice between guns and butter.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2021: Texelis makes axle sets and drivelines for Serbia
21st February 2021
T700 and T900 equipment will be fitted to Miloš 4x4 and Lazar 8x8 vehicles.
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Digital Battlespace
IAI grows its POP tactical payload family
17th February 2021
MegaPOP blends high-definition vision capabilities with a system that uses several sensors simultaneously.
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Naval Warfare
Egypt set to enlarge its Rolling Airframe Missile stocks
17th February 2021
RAM Block II missiles will be installed on Egyptian Navy missile attack craft in new FMS deal.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri hits two landmarks in build of Al Zubarah corvettes for Qatar
16th February 2021
The vessels were ordered as part of a broader EUR4 billion ($4.67 billion) naval package awarded by Qatar to Fincantieri in June 2016.
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Naval Warfare
Atmaca advances with latest test firing
16th February 2021
A live Atmaca warhead has destroyed a target for the first time.
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Land Warfare
Lebanon obtains more Land Rovers
15th February 2021
UK donates 100 Revised Weapons Mounted Installation Kit Land Rovers to aid Lebanese border security.
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Defence Notes
Political Declaration puts tactics and doctrine in the spotlight
12th February 2021
An international initiative aims to limit the use of explosive weapons in towns and cities - what are the implications for rules of engagement in urban warfare?
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Training
Jordan requests F-16 combat training centre
12th February 2021
The Royal Jordanian Air Force will use equipment and services from Lockheed Martin to enhance pilot training.
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Land Warfare
Elbit announces more overseas orders for vehicle subsystems
9th February 2021
Israeli company confirms participation in Dutch CV90 upgrade, while another Asia-Pacific contract tallies with requirements in the Philippines.
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Air Warfare
Egypt solves its SCALP problem
9th February 2021
An issue around selling a missile with US components seems to have been solved — either the US relented or MBDA was able to source an alternative.
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Defence Notes
US halts arms sales to Saudi Arabia
5th February 2021
Announcement by President Joe Biden signals a clear break with the policy followed by his precedessor Donald Trump, although a lucrative FMS to the United Arab Emirates remains untouched — for now.
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Land Warfare
Turkey showcases armour as it seeks answer to Altay conundrum
3rd February 2021
Progress includes a new 8x8 prototype APC, a modified Leopard 2A4 MBT and delivery of the first Fırtına 2 self-propelled howitzers — but the big prize is unblocking the stalled Altay MBT programme.
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Military Logistics
Boeing to provide Morocco with ‘peculiar’ aircraft GSE and other support
2nd February 2021
Integrated logistics deal also includes initial spares for RMAF.
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Defence Notes
UAE ambassador claims no truth to F-35 and MQ-9 sales suspension
2nd February 2021
Will a deal for F-35 jets and MQ-9 drones to the UAE come to pass?
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Naval Warfare
China supports Sudanese patrol boat upgrade
2nd February 2021
Sudanese vessels seem to have been fitted with the Norinco CS/AN2 30mm gun mount, as one more sign of Chinese influence.
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Air Warfare
IAI reveals three more loitering munition contracts
1st February 2021
Latest batch of orders includes two customers in Asia.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey launches indigenously designed frigate
29th January 2021
Three more multi-role frigates will follow TCG Istanbul by 2027.
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Air Warfare
Israel to aim Spice 250 at Lebanese and Syrian targets
29th January 2021
Standoff glide bomb is being rolled out by Israeli Air Force to complement Spice 1000 and Spice 2000.
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Defence Helicopter
Israel enhances Seahawk sensors and weapons suite
27th January 2021
SH-60Fs are expected to operate from Sa’ar 6 corvettes with Elta ELM-family maritime radar and other classified sensors, as well as Spike missile variants.
IDEX 2021 News
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