German Weapons Exports Decline Significantly
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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/
Japan to Buy AIM-120C7 AMRAAM Missiles
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for AIM-120C7 AMRAAM missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $33 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Japan has requested […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-to-buy-aim-120c7-amraam-missiles-61147/
Japan set for first arms export under new rules: report
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DefenceTalkJapan is set to approve its first arms export following relaxation of its self-imposed ban, as the nation aims to boost its global military and economic presence, a report said Sunday. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to export a high-performance sensor to the United States, which will use it in the Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) missile […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-set-for-first-arms-export-under-new-rules-report-60053/
Germany’s Arms Exports Turn Into Gamesmanship
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DefenceTalkIt’s been a long time since a German vice-chancellor has defied his chancellor – especially over Germany’s booming weapons exports. In Angela Merkel’s previous government, the vice chancellor and economy minister was Philipp Rösler of her “preferred” coalition partner, the neo-liberal Free Democratic Party, a party that rarely stood in the way of lucrative business […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germanys-arms-exports-turn-into-gamesmanship-59323/
Japan lifts own blanket arms export ban
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DefenceTalkJapan on Tuesday lifted a self-imposed ban on weapons exports, introducing new rules covering the arms trade in a move supporters say will boost Tokyo’s global role, but which unnerved China. The cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe approved a new plan that replaces the 1967 blanket ban, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-lifts-own-blanket-arms-export-ban-59198/
General Dynamics gets $10 billion Saudi arms order
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DefenceTalkThe Canadian subsidiary of US arms maker General Dynamics has won a $10 billion order for armored vehicles for Saudi Arabia, Canada’s Trade Minister Ed Fast announced Friday. The deal comes as Saudi Arabia is accumulating weapons at a rapid pace and amid growing tensions in the Middle East, and drew criticism from the Canadian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/general-dynamics-gets-10-billion-saudi-arms-order-58794/
Russia Receives Payment Under Iraqi Arms Deal
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DefenceTalkRussia has started fulfilling its recent arms exports contract with Iraq after receiving an advance payment from Baghdad, Russian Technologies (Rostech) CEO Sergei Chemezov said. “The contract is being implemented, the production [of ordered equipment] has started,” Chemezov told RIA Novosti at the opening ceremony of a Russian grenade-launcher assembly facility in Jordan on Thursday. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-receives-payment-under-iraqi-arms-deal-47971/
Hagel, Yaalon Finalize New Israel Military Capabilities
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DefenceTalkIn what Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called “a significant step in U.S.-Israeli defense cooperation,” he and his Israeli counterpart finalized an agreement today on a package of new defense capabilities the United States is offering Israel. Hagel and Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon held a joint news conference at Israel’s defense headquarters, known as the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/hagel-yaalon-finalize-new-israel-military-capabilities-47553/
South Korea Requests F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft
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DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress March 29 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Korea for 60 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $10.8 billion. The Government of the Republic of Korea […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-requests-f-35-joint-strike-fighter-aircraft-47352/
Russian Arms Exports Up 12 Percent
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DefenceTalkRussian President Vladimir Putin says Russian arms sales last year reached $15.2 billion, an increase of 12 percent compared to the previous year. Putin said Russian weapons manufacturers exported arms and military equipment to 66 countries last year and currently have contracts worth some $46 billion with 75 countries. Putin said those figures make Russian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-arms-exports-up-12-percent-47357/