DefenceTalkBased on the agreement reached between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Russian Federation on the procurement of several armament systems, whereas the Ministry of Defense in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed contracts to procure: the S-400 air defense system, the Kornet-EM system [anti-tank guided missiles—Ed.], the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-arabian-military-industries-announces-mou-with-russia-70589/

DefenceTalkSaudi Arabia and Britain signed a framework deal for military cooperation, Saudi state media said Tuesday, just two days after Gulf rival Qatar signed a deal to buy jet fighters from the European nation. The agreement came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed security ties with visiting British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/britain-saudi-arabia-sign-military-cooperation-deal-70513/

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 US government has frozen arms sales to the bodyguards of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after his aides attacked demonstrators in Washington last May, two senators said Monday. Senators Patrick Leahy and Chris Van Hollen said the move came after they proposed their own legislation to halt any sales to the Turkish Presidential Protection […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-halts-arms-sales-to-erdogan-bodyguards-congress-70485/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 18 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and associated equipment to Canada as part of a potential deal worth $5.23 billion, according to a September 12 announcement from the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The announcement outlines the potential sale of ten F/A-18Es, eight F/A-18Fs, eight F414-GE-400 engine […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-canadian-super-hornet-deal-that-may-never-happen-70474/

DefenceTalkTurkey has signed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defence systems, its first major weapons purchase from Moscow, in an accord that could trouble Ankara’s NATO allies. The purchase of the surface-to-air missile defence batteries, Ankara’s most significant deal with a non-NATO supplier, comes with Turkey in the throes of a crisis in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-signs-landmark-russian-s-400-weapons-deal-70449/

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/

DefenceTalkIndia approved a $650 million purchase of six attack choppers Thursday from US aviation giant Boeing, officials said, as it boosts its military might amid border tensions with China and Pakistan. The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), which approves big-ticket purchases, gave the green light to acquire six additional Apache helicopters after 22 were bought as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-clears-650-mn-boeing-army-chopper-deal-70287/

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/