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UAE to Purchase S. Korean M-SAM Missiles in $3.5 Bn Deal

UAE to Purchase S. Korean M-SAM Missiles in $3.5 Bn Deal

SEOUL — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it plans to purchase South Korean-made mid-range surface-to-air missiles in a deal likely to reach US$3.5 billion.

The UAE’s Ministry of Defense tweeted Tuesday that it plans to acquire the missile, known as M-SAM. It did not elaborate further.

Romania Confirms Order for 12 S-70 Blackhawk Helicopters

Romania Confirms Order for 12 S-70 Blackhawk Helicopters

BUCHAREST — Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs today signed a four-year framework agreement with PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, that will lead to the procurement of up to 12 new-generation Black Hawk utility helicopters, manufactured in Poland and delivered in partnership with Romaero …
US Intends to Move Forward on F-35 Sale to UAE, US Official Says

US Intends to Move Forward on F-35 Sale to UAE, US Official Says

DUBAI — The United States intends to move forward with the sale of 50 F-35 stealth fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates but there must be a clear understanding of “Emirati obligations,” a U.S. official said on Tuesday as progress on the sale slows.

“We continue consulting with Emirati offic…

EU Launches 4th Wave of New PESCO Defense Projects

EU Launches 4th Wave of New PESCO Defense Projects

The Council adopted a decision today updating the list of projects to be undertaken under the EU permanent structured cooperation (PESCO). As a result, 14 new projects will be added to the list of the 46 existing ones that have been developed under PESCO since December 2017.

The new projects are …


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