The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bahrain for F-16V fighter jets with support, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 8 September. The estimated cost for the two sales is $3.8bn, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on its website. The Government of Bahrain has […]

The Royal Bahraini Army took delivery the first batch of SR5 multiple launch rocket systems. Bahrain showed off its newly acquired Chinese multiple launch rocket systems during military exercises, confirming for the first time that the country has gotten some significant weaponry from Beijing. The SR5 is a multiple launch rocket system developed by  China North Industries Corporation […]

LCA Tejas to enthrall audience at Bahrain airshow The two Limited Series Production (LSP) planes will give a flying display through a series of aerobatic manoeuvres. India’s own Light Combat Aircraft Tejas will enthrall the audience at Bahrain International Airshow starting on Thursday as the country hopes to explore potential export opportunities. The two Limited […]

Russia and Bahrain may sign an intergovernmental agreement on military cooperation in 2016, Russian Ambassador to Bahrain Vagif Garayev said on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. “Both parties have almost agreed the text of the document,” he said. The document, which both countries are preparing, should lay the basis for intergovernmental security cooperation. In particular, the […]

More forces from the Saudi-led coalition arrive to Ma’rib. Images show Otokar ARMA vehicles, Leclerc tanks, & more..

Photo of Otokar Arma 6×6 armored personnel carrier of Bahrain armed forces in Yemen The Bahrain Armed Forces are now equipped with the ARMA 6×6 APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) designed and manufactured by the Turkish Defence Company Otokar. The Arma 6×6 was presented for the first time to the public during the defense exhibition of […]

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain for F-16 follow-on support and associated equipment, parts and logistics for an estimated cost of $150 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 4, 2015. The Government of Bahrain […]

A delegation from Bahrain Armored Corps recently visited the Spanish Army’s No. 41 AALOG facilities located in Zaragoza, where 53 Leopard tanks 2A-4 retired from active duty by the Army The Royal Bahraini Army might be interested in these Spanish Leopards to replace its aging M60 A3 tanks.

The General Command of the Bahraini Defence Force announced Sunday that it will support Jordan with troops, as a commitment to the efforts of the international coalition to combat terrorism. A Bahraini defence force statement said the decision comes within the framework of bilateral defense cooperation between Bahrain and Jordan and is based upon the […]