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Havelsan teams up with Thales on Indonesia's 90 m OPV programme
Turkish defence systems company Havelsan is working with Thales Nederland to equip Indonesia's new class of two 90 m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) with its combat...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Airbus to open new facility in UAE
Airbus and the United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Tawazun Economic Council signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the establishment of an Airbus-owned facility in Abu...Full story -
Spain extends investigation into possible bid-rigging on MoD contracts
Spain's Markets and Competition Authority has extended an investigation into potential bid-rigging among companies vying for Ministry of Defence (MoD) contracts.Full story -
CNIM in talks to divest Bertin Technologies
France's financially struggling CNIM Group has begun negotiating the sale of instrumentation subsidiary Bertin Technologies to French private equity firm FCDE, CNIM...Full story -
UK awards two contracts for Heavy Lift Challenge
Malloy Aeronautics and W Autonomous Systems have been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to participate in a Heavy Lift Challenge intended to lead to the...Full story -
Australia, Japan mark new level of naval interoperability in JMSDF escort mission
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has dispatched Murasame-class destroyer JS Inazuma to escort the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac-class frigate HMAS...Full story -
BAE Systems to buy Bohemia Interactive Simulations
BAE Systems plans to expand its simulation training portfolio by acquiring Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), the UK-based buyer announced on 11 November.Full story -
US submarine builders gear up for next-block boats
The US Navy (USN) christened fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) on 13 November at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding yard in Virginia....Full story -
France to phase out C-160 Gabriel SIGINT aircraft early
The French Air Force will phase out its two C-160 Gabriel signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft in 2022, three years ahead of schedule.Full story -
Egypt activates Rafale contract
Egypt's contract with France for a further 30 Dassault Rafale combat aircraft came into force on 15 November.Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Calidus showcases B-350 ‘light attack' aircraft
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Calidus has showcased a new ‘light attack' turboprop at the Dubai Airshow 2021, designated the B-350.Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Bahrain formalises offset collaboration with Tawazun
The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 15 November with the United Arab Emirates' Tawazun Economic Council on defence industrial...Full story -
NATO conducts first full-blown counter-UAS exercise
NATO is to analyse the results of its first fully-fledged technical exercise to locate, identify, and counter hostile unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) – particularly...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Russia positive about Middle East prospects despite sanctions
Russian firms are beginning to adapt to the restrictions created by the US government's Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) as well as wider...Full story -
India targets increased investment in defence corridors
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is looking to introduce a scheme to incentivise investments in its two new defence industry corridors, Indian Defence Minister...Full story -
Saab ‘stands ready' to offer Gripen E/F to Czech Republic
Saab is ready to offer its Gripen E/F to the Czech Republic, as the country considers its future fighter plans towards the end of the decade.Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE signs for two more MRTTs
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed for a further two Airbus A330 MultiRole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to add to the three already fielded.Full story -
Russia begins S-400 deliveries to India
Russia has started delivery of the first of five Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf S-400 self-propelled surface-to-air missile systems to the Indian Air Force (IAF).Full story -
India lifts trade ban on Leonardo
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revoked a long-standing defence-trade ban on Leonardo. A notice issued by the MoD on 12 November confirms that the Italian firm...Full story -
ST Engineering bags contract to supply equipment, services for UAE's Falaj 3 OPV
ST Engineering's marine division has been awarded a subcontract to supply platform equipment, and design and technical assistance services for UAE Navy's Falaj 3...Full story