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Gulf Defense & Aerospace 2017 News Hide

  • GDA 2017: Qatar reveals Turkish armoured vehicle purchase

    GDA 2017: Qatar reveals Turkish armoured vehicle purchase

    The Qatar Armed Forces have shown off two new armoured vehicle acquisitions from its close ally Turkey during rehearsals for its national day military parade …

  • GDA 2017: Kuwait National Guard modernisation continues

    GDA 2017: Kuwait National Guard modernisation continues

    The Kuwait National Guard is pushing forward with an extensive modernisation agenda with ground vehicles, command and control (C2) infrastructure and airborne assets at the …

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GDA 2017: Kuwait's M-84 up close and personal (video)

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GDA 2017: Kuwait's M-84 up close and personal (video)

13th December 2017

With its mixed armoured vehicle fleet the Kuwait Army is reflective of the overall approach to defence purchases by the country, as new main battle …

GDA 2017: Lurssen highlights shipbuilding capabilities (video)

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GDA 2017: Lurssen highlights shipbuilding capabilities (video)

13th December 2017

Fresh from what some perceived as an unlikely victory in the Australian Sea 1180 programme, German ship designer and builder Lurssen arrived at Gulf Defence …

GDA 2017: Nurol readies NMS 4x4 for production

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GDA 2017: Nurol readies NMS 4x4 for production

13th December 2017

Turkish vehicle manufacturer Nurol Makina will wrap up qualification trials of its new NMS 4x4 vehicle early next year as it pursues initial customers for …

GDA 2017: Kuwait's Desert Warrior (video)

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GDA 2017: Kuwait's Desert Warrior (video)

12th December 2017

Rarely seen at trade shows, Kuwait's Desert Warrior is the only foreign success story that emerged from the UK's Warrior IFV programme.  Taking the opportunity …

GDA 2017: Kuwait bolsters Patriot system inventory

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GDA 2017: Kuwait bolsters Patriot system inventory

12th December 2017

The delivery of additional Patriot missile firing units to the Kuwaiti armed forces is imminent, according to industry officials speaking at Gulf Defense and Aerospace …

GDA 2017: The threat from Houthi missiles (analysis)

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GDA 2017: The threat from Houthi missiles (analysis)

12th December 2017

A bewilderingly rapid series of events have rocked the Middle East recently as the smouldering Iran-Saudi Arabia rivalry threatened to turn hot.  This is especially …

GDA 2017: What's at the show (video)

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GDA 2017: What's at the show (video)

12th December 2017

As the year comes to a close, the tri-service Gulf Defence and Aerospace exhibition gets underway in Kuwait with a strong static display outside the …

GDA 2017: Leonardo readies Captor-E next phase, Kuwaiti Eurofighter assembly

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GDA 2017: Leonardo readies Captor-E next phase, Kuwaiti Eurofighter assembly

11th December 2017

Leonardo is preparing to begin the next testing phase for its next-generation Captor-E active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, which will eventually equip the Eurofighter …

GDA 2017: Qatar becomes first VBCI export customer

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GDA 2017: Qatar becomes first VBCI export customer

7th December 2017

The French-made VBCI 8x8 armoured vehicle has finally secured an export customer in Qatar, following a billion-dollar trade deal finalised between France and the Gulf …

GDA 2017: US talks up strategic partnership with Kuwait

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GDA 2017: US talks up strategic partnership with Kuwait

6th December 2017

Days away from the start of the Gulf Defence and Aerospace exhibition in Kuwait, senior US officials have spoken highly of the country’s ‘strategic partnership’ …

GDA 2017: Raytheon to assist Qatari Patriot capability

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GDA 2017: Raytheon to assist Qatari Patriot capability

6th December 2017

Raytheon has been awarded a $150 million FMS contract to assist the Gulf state of Qatar with its missile defence programme, one of a number …

GDA 2017: UAE-Saudi alliance underscores GCC turbulence

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GDA 2017: UAE-Saudi alliance underscores GCC turbulence

6th December 2017

The president of the UAE has announced the formation of a new military, economic and political alliance with Saudi Arabia. In the lead up to …

GDA 2017: US and Kuwaiti military police conduct partnership academy

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GDA 2017: US and Kuwaiti military police conduct partnership academy

6th December 2017

The US and Kuwait is looking to expand its partnership and enhance shared knowledge between its military police battalions, with a five week training programme …

GDA 2017: Thales system for Kuwait patrol vehicles

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GDA 2017: Thales system for Kuwait patrol vehicles

6th December 2017

Thales is integrating a remotely-operated turret and surveillance system on Kuwait Ministry of Interior armoured patrol vehicles, the company announced on 20 November. All vehicles …

GDA 2017: Saudi LCS programme nets contract

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GDA 2017: Saudi LCS programme nets contract

6th December 2017

The reported deal to sell up to four Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) to Saudi Arabia looks to be gaining momentum following a US DoD contract …

Riyadh attack snaps BMD needs into sharp focus

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Riyadh attack snaps BMD needs into sharp focus

7th November 2017

The apparent missile attack on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has brought to the fore the need for countries in the region to …

Kuwait requests C-17 support

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Kuwait requests C-17 support

6th November 2017

The US’s proposed sale to Kuwait for continuation of C-17 Globemaster III logistics support services and equipment will be playing a much wider role in …

Kuwait requests Abrams equipment

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Kuwait requests Abrams equipment

18th October 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Kuwait, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency …

Gulf Defense & Aerospace 2017 News

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