DefenceTalkA multi-billion pound contract to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft has been signed today, supporting thousands of British manufacturing jobs. The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, oversaw the signing of the deal for 24 Typhoons, building on the Statement of Intent signed in September. In addition, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-signs-6bn-eurofighter-contract-70987/

DefenceTalkSAINT-CLOUD, France — In the presence of the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, and his Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatar Armed Forces and Dassault Aviation signed an agreement on future cooperation and the exercise of an option for 12 Rafale. This new order follows on from the contract […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-acquires-an-additional-12-rafale-70978/

DefenceTalkGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel’s administration has been criticized for massively increasing arms sales to Middle East dictatorships Saudi Arabia and Egypt. One opposition lawmaker branded the trade “reprehensible.” The German government approved nearly €450 million ($526 million) worth of weapons exports to Saudi Arabia and Egypt in the third quarter of 2017, more than five […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-quintuples-arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia-and-egypt-70815/

DefenceTalkSouth Korea and US agreed Tuesday to bring their defense industry cooperation to an unprecedentedly high level, plus expand the rotational deployment of high-profile US military assets to and around the peninsula. The summit accord came in response to growing threats from North Korea amid the South’s campaign to bolster its own defense capability. Reducing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-us-to-sharply-expand-arms-trade-in-summit-deal-70767/

DefenceTalkIndia will purchase more than 100 armed helicopters for its navy to replace its outdated French-designed fleet in a military deal worth $3.2 billion, an official said Wednesday. The defence acquisition council approved funding for the purchase of 111 multi-utility helicopters for attack missions, search and rescue, surveillance operations and medical evacuation. A spokesman for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-clears-3-2-billion-purchase-of-naval-choppers-70733/

DefenceTalkToday the Defence Secretary has welcomed Qatar’s intent to proceed with the purchase of Typhoon aircraft and the further strengthening of the United Kingdom’s defence relationship with the State of Qatar. During a visit to the Gulf state today, Sir Michael Fallon and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, signed a Statement of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-signs-loi-for-24-eurofighter-typhoon-jets-70487/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Romania for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related support and equipment. The estimated cost is $1.25 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 17, 2017. The Government of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/romania-to-buy-high-mobility-artillery-rocket-systems-himars-70330/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia for ALE-70 Radio Frequency Countermeasures (RFCM). The estimated cost is $108.7 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 2, 2017. The Government of Australia has requested […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-to-buy-ale-70-radio-frequency-countermeasures-70239/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Nigeria of twelve (12) A-29 Super Tucano aircraft and weapons, including all associated training, spare parts, aviation and ground support equipment, and hangar, facilities, and infrastructure required to support the program. The estimated total case value is $593 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-clears-593m-a-29-super-tucano-sale-to-nigeria-70234/

DefenceTalkIsrael announced on Sunday it had reached a deal worth $630 million to provide India’s navy with missile defence systems, following a record weapons sale between the two countries last month. The new contract will see state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries supply LRSAM air and missile defence systems for four Indian naval ships, a statement from […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-signs-630-mln-defence-deal-with-india-69998/