DefenceTalkThe US Defense Department on Wednesday announced the approval of a potential $6.35 billion sale of 24 C-130J-30 transport aircraft and other equipment to Australia. “The proposed sale will improve Australia’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing the Royal Australian Air Force with replacements for its aging cargo fleet, guaranteeing a reliable […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-6-35-bn-aircraft-sale-to-australia-79592/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of M1A2 SEPv3 Main Battle Tanks and related equipment for an estimated cost of $6.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Poland has […]https://www.defencetalk.com/poland-to-buy-m1a2-sepv3-main-battle-tanks-78002/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia of F-15ID Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $13.9 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Indonesia has requested to buy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indonesia-to-buy-36-f-15id-fighter-jets-77899/

DefenceTalkFrench arms exports fell by 41 percent in 2020 to 4.9 billion euros, with negotiations for major contracts disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, a defence ministry report showed Wednesday. The report, submitted to parliament and seen by AFP before publication, said the sharp drop “does not reflect a fundamental trend”, with significant new deals clinched […]

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkItaly on Friday revoked approval for arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over the conflict in Yemen, making permanent an 18-month temporary suspension. “Today I am announcing that the government has revoked the authorizations underway for the export of missiles and aircraft bombs to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/italy-blocks-arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia-permanently-76709/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkChina on Thursday threatened to make a “legitimate and necessary” retaliation over the US sale of $1 billion worth of missiles to Taiwan as Beijing becomes increasingly strident over its claims to the self-ruled island. The US State Department said on Wednesday it had approved the sale of 135 air-to-ground missiles to Taiwan in a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-threatens-retaliation-over-us-taiwan-arms-sale-76511/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkShares in China’s biggest chipmaker tumbled Monday on reports that the United States had imposed export controls on the company, the latest salvo in the countries’ battle for technological dominance. In a new blow for China’s advanced tech ambitions, the US Commerce Department reportedly ordered companies to seek permission before selling equipment to Semiconductor Manufacturing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-chip-giant-smic-shares-sink-on-us-export-controls-76389/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkToday, President Donald J. Trump is taking action to improve the standards for exporting Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). While the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is critical in slowing proliferation and promoting peace and security, it is in dire need of modernization as it applies to UAS. In a sector of rapidly evolving technology, the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-eases-mtcr-rules-to-allow-wider-export-of-unmanned-aerial-systems-76032/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of items and services to extend follow-on support to its Peace Krypton reconnaissance aircraft for an estimated cost of $250 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-to-buy-peace-krypton-sigint-aircraft-support-and-equipment-upgrades-75903/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSerbia has reportedly taken delivery of a batch of CH-92A armed reconnaissance drones plus missiles recently, the first time China has exported military-use aviation equipment to a European country and a milestone for Chinese arms firms in the European market, analysts said on Monday. The drones are expected to become some of the most advanced […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-delivers-armed-drones-missiles-to-serbia-first-deal-to-europe-75872/