Military Equipment
Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 06:50
President Barack Obama's nominee for defense secretary on Wednesday vowed to cut through "red tape" slowing U.S. arms deliveries to Jordan, which plans to step up its fight against Islamic State after the killing of a captured Jordanian pilot.
Monday, February 2, 2015 - 07:00
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said he has asked France for modern military equipment, noting that he had set three conditions on any deal, according to Al masry al youm.
Monday, February 2, 2015 - 06:50
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is considering the use of Kazakhstan’s plants for production of military hardware and equipment previously imported from Ukraine, Novosti-Kazakhstan reported citing CSTO Secretary General Nikolai Bordyuzha.
Monday, February 2, 2015 - 06:13
Russia's post-Soviet security bloc will work to build up the capacity of other member states to produce substitutes for Ukrainian weaponry. The Collective Security Treaty Organization will strengthen its commission on defense industry cooperation and focus its efforts on "import substitution."
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 06:24
The Zambian Air Force will take delivery of an undisclosed number of trainer, transport and fighter aircraft and aerial defense systems this year as part of a major re-equipment program to improve operational and airlift capabilities.
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 07:17
News that Egypt may acquire the UAE's Mirage fighters is likely to scupper Pakistan's hopes of selling the JF-17, especially since Cairo is also reportedly negotiating for 20 Rafale fighters, and shown interest in the MiG-35. However, brisk development of the JF-17 continues alongside sales efforts.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 06:22
The U.S. will transfer 20 mine resistant vehicles, commonly known as MRAPS, to African Union forces taking part in military operations in Somalia.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 07:09
Cameroon's military will take delivery of "the most sophisticated military equipment from Russia" before the end of 2015, a statement released by President Paul Biya's office announced on 16 January.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 06:52
Egypt is interested in procuring 20 Rafale fighter jets as well as two FREMM frigates from France in a potential deal worth nearly six billion euros.
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 06:49
Israel's Defense Ministry has awarded Elbit Systems rights to develop the next generation of the Israeli Army's digital C4I network under a series of multiyear contracts estimated at $117 million.