DefenceTalkThe Emirate of Kuwait has contracted with Rheinmetall to supply it with twelve state-of-the-art armoured NBC reconnaissance vehicles, the 2 NBC-RS “Spürfuchs”. Now binding, the order also includes comprehensive support in the form of training, service and spare parts. Delivery of the vehicle commences in 2017. An accompanying technical support agreement contract covers a period […]https://www.defencetalk.com/kuwait-orders-advanced-armored-nbc-reconnaissance-vehicles-64772/

DefenceTalkThe German defense industry’s exports were down significantly in 2014, compared to year before. The drop is partly due to a government pledge to keep a closer eye on the sector and what it exports where. Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel vowed last year to take a more critical approach to defense exports to non-EU and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/german-weapons-exports-decline-significantly-64691/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $69 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on June 19, 2015. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-to-buy-agm-88b-high-speed-anti-radiation-missiles-64638/

DefenceTalkThe Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia has purchased in open competition, and after carrying out a complete evaluation, four C295W aircraft to enhance its capabilities. The C295W has been chosen based on its demonstrated excellent operational capabilities in hot and severe conditions and its proven affordable maintenance and operational costs. “We are very proud […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-arabia-orders-four-airbus-c295w-aircraft-64538/

DefenceTalkPARIS AIR SHOW: Sagem (Safran) has signed a major contract with the arms authority of the Egyptian Ministry of Defense for AASM Hammer air-to-ground missiles to be deployed by the Egyptian air force. This contract follows the acquisition by Egypt of 24 Rafale omnirole fighters from Dassault Aviation. Developed and produced by Sagem as prime […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sagem-wins-contract-for-aasm-hammer-missiles-on-egypts-rafale-fighters-64523/

DefenceTalkPakistan has won the first order for its JF-17 Thunder jet fighters, an air force spokesman said Monday, a long-held goal for the nation which wants to boost its military exports. The latest models of the jets, which are locally produced in cooperation with Pakistan’s close ally China, are lightweight multi-role aircraft capable of Mach […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-wins-first-jet-order-at-paris-air-show-spokesman-64501/

DefenceTalkPARIS: With air passenger numbers set to double to six billion annually by 2030, the world’s premier air show in Paris will next week focus on green issues even as the aircraft sales war remains center stage. The Paris Air Show brings together some 315,000 visitors and 2,260 exhibitors from 47 countries, with much of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/paris-air-show-goes-green-but-sales-war-takes-center-stage-64474/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon for A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $462 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Jun 5, 2015. The Government […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-sale-of-a-29-super-tucano-aircraft-to-lebanon-64450/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for Aegis Combat Systems and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.91 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Republic of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-to-buy-aegis-combat-system-64448/

DefenceTalkParis: French arms exports rose 18 percent in 2014, according to a defence ministry report published Tuesday, the country’s best export performance for 15 years. France sold 8.2 billion euros ($9.1 billion) of weapons last year, mainly due to clinching five “large” contracts (defined as more than 200 million euros). These large contracts represented a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/french-arms-exports-in-2014-best-in-15-years-64385/