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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Naval Warfare
Egypt expects imminent delivery of more ex-Saudi vessels
25th January 2021
Lürssen is shipping three more vessels to the Egyptian Navy, after four coastal patrol boats were delivered in late 2020.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey looks to next generation of fast attack craft
22nd January 2021
A new type of fast attack craft will be built domestically for the Turkish Naval Forces.
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Land Warfare
Russian redcaps put Patrol on the road
20th January 2021
Armoured and mine-resistant vehicle is being rolled out to Russian military police for use in foreign operations.
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Military Logistics
Saudis renew army aviation maintenance contract
19th January 2021
DynCorp remains industry partner for maintenance support to Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command.
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin maintains THAAD for UAE
19th January 2021
Lockheed will provide a range of support services for two THAAD batteries in the UAE.
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Defence Helicopter
Lebanon completes restoration of another AB 212
18th January 2021
Five AB 212s are being refurbished under a five-year programme announced in early 2020.
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Special Operations
Bulgarian-Emirati JV to produce vehicles for special forces
18th January 2021
A total of 98 multi-purpose combat vehicles will be supplied to Bulgarian SOF by 2023
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Training
Major Greek-Israeli deal places emphasis on training
14th January 2021
Government-to-government agreement includes M-346 training aircraft and a flight school for the Hellenic Air Force.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Egypt seeks more advanced UAV capabilities
14th January 2021
Egypt is believed to be interested in the Falco Xplorer ISR platform, in keeping with a strong defence business relationship between Italy and the North African country.
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Defence Notes
Hundreds of UK defence export applications held up over Saudi backlog
14th January 2021
Despite the UK's Export Control Joint Unit attempting to clear a licence application backlog, hundreds have been held up.
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Naval Warfare
In focus — the IRGC(N) and its strategic effect
11th January 2021
Formed after the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has developed a unique approach to maritime force projection, and represents the force of choice for Tehran when it wants to bring about a strategic effect in the Gulf region and beyond
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Defence Notes
IAI optimistic over third IAF F-35 squadron buy
8th January 2021
The prospect of Israel buying more F-35 aircraft could lead to business growth for IAI – but political uncertainty could scupper this and other plans.
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Digital Battlespace
Netherlands orders Israeli-made vehicle computers
6th January 2021
Elbit to provide latest-generation tactical computers for Royal Netherlands Army.
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Air Warfare
Boeing receives FMS modification for Kuwaiti Super Hornets
6th January 2021
Latest contract covers integrated logistics support for fleet of single-seat and twin-seat aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Boeing receives new support contract for Saudi F-15 conversion programme
5th January 2021
Work is scheduled for completion by December 2022.
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Defence Notes
Kuwait seeks Patriot spare parts
5th January 2021
Potential FMS ‘represents a commitment by Kuwait to field and maintain systems that are interoperable with US forces’, says US State Department.
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Digital Battlespace
Egypt requests LAIRCM system from US
5th January 2021
Northrop Grumman will provide AN/AAQ-24(V) if FMS deal is approved.
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Air Warfare
UAE orders more GlobalEye aircraft
4th January 2021
UAE will increase its GlobalEye fleet to five aircraft by 2025 with latest order.
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Naval Warfare
December deals reflect closer Ukrainian-Turkish ties
4th January 2021
Series of contracts includes procurement of four Ada-class corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy.
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Air Warfare
Saudis want more precision bombs
4th January 2021
Proposed FMS deal to include 3,000 SDB I munitions.
IDEX 2021 News
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