SIPRI 2022 Arms Trade Report: U.S. Dominates the Trade
SIPRI published its global arms trade report for 2022. The report indicates increased arms imports to Europe while US domination increases.
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Pentagon’s 2024 Priority; Replacing Ammunition Stocks
U.S. President Joe Biden will present the U.S. defence budget. The total amount of budget for next year could exceed $835 billion.
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Australia may Acquire up to five Virginia-class Submarines
Australia may acquire up to five Virginia -class nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States until British ones are ready for construction.
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Lockheed Martin Unveils Bahrain's F-16 Viper
Lockheed Martin delivered the first Royal Bahraini Air Force F-16 Viper Block 70 fighter jet at a Greenville, South Carolina ceremony.
Bilateral Relations
Denmark Ends Arms Sale Ban Against Saudi Arabia, UAE
Danish Foreign Ministry alters its “value-based foreign policy” with “pragmatic realism”. In light of new foreign policy doctrine of “pragmatic realism,”
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Indonesia to Procure Two AEW&C Aircraft
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has approved the acquisition of two new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force.
Bilateral Relations
Iran and Saudi Arabia to Restore Relations
Saudi Arabia and Iran, are expected to reopen embassies within two months as they have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations.
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Indonesia Pays an Advance for an Additional 18 Rafales
Indonesia has made a down payment to acquire 18 Dassault Rafale jets, a contract for which was signed in April 2022.
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Australia to Host Malabar Naval Exercise
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that his country will host Exercise Malabar in Perth in August.
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Japan to Order Five AHE AEW&C Aircraft
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Japan of E-2D AHE Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft at a cost of $1.381 billion.
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The US Air Force Plans 1,000 UAV and 200 NGAD Fighter Jets
USAF makes its future plans based on Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD), sixth-generation fighter jets and the Loyal Wingman concept that is called CCA.
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French Air Force Receives its First Upgraded Rafale F4
The French Defence Ministry announced that the first Rafale F4 fighter bomber was delivered to the French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace).
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Lithuania Orders Carl-Gustaf Ammunition
Saab has announced receiving an order from Lithuania's Defence Materiel Agency for Carl-Gustaf ammunition.
Navy / Maritime
Malaysia May Start LMS Bacth 2 with Turkiye
Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamad bin Hasan said he will negotiate the procurement of the Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch 2 with Turkiye.
