Turkey plans to sell drones to Egypt, a move announced by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. This deal marks a significant step in the normalization of ties between the two nations, seen as key for Mediterranean security. At Egypt’s EDEX 2023, Egypt showcased interest in Turkish drones Bayraktar TB2 and AKINCI, particularly the latter with […]
Tag: Procurement
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Sweden Selects Parrot Drone for Home Guard
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Turkey greenlights drone sale to Egypt as diplomatic relations improve
Turkey has agreed to supply Egypt with its renowned drones as both Islamic nations seek to strengthen their diplomatic ties, which have been upgraded from normalisation to strategic. The deal marks a pivotal moment in the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which had been strained for a decade. According to Turkey’s Minister
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US Dept of Defense orders groundbreaking Ovzon T7 Mobile Satellite Terminal
[[{“value”:”Solna, Sweden (SPX) Feb 10, 2024
The United States Department of Defense (U.S. DOD) has placed the inaugural order for the Ovzon T7 mobile satellite terminal, marking a significant milestone for Ovzon as it delivers this industry-leading device. This transaction not only underscores the U.S. DOD’s commitment to enhancing its communication capabilities but also sets a new standard for mobile satellite communications technology.”}]]
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BlackSky Secures $50 Million Deal with Thales Alenia Space for Indonesia’s First Sovereign Satellites
[[{“value”:”Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY), a leader in real-time geospatial intelligence, has secured a landmark contract with Thales Alenia Space to bolster the Republic of Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) with cutting-edge Gen-3 Earth observation satellites.
This innovative partnership, valued at approximately $50 million, marks a significant leap forward in the deployment of sovereign”}]]
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DRDO Procuring Banshee Target Drones For testing VL-SRSAMs
In June, 2022 DRDO’s Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested and the Indian Navy from an Indian Naval Ship at Integrated Test Range (ITR). In March 2023, DRDO again test fired VL-SRSAM from Integrated Test Range.DRDO is planning two tests in the coming weeks.The VL-SRSAM, is a ship borne weapon system, is meant for neutralising various
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US Approves $3.99 Billion Deal To Sell India 31 Advanced MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones
While the Indian Navy will get 15 out of the 31 drones, the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force will get eight each of high altitude long endurance drones from the USAfter obtaining the first level of clearance from the relevant US Congressional leadership, the US State Department has formally notified the Congress of a possible foreign military sale of 31 MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft or
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USIBC President Criticises Fake Media Reports On US-India Drone Deal
IDN INPUT: A controversial news portal which is blatantly inimical to the Modi government published an article written by a journalist who is a notorious detractor to the present regime stating that the US has blocked the sale of drones to India until a ‘Meaningful Investigation’ of Khalistani terrorist Pannun assassination conspiracy is carried out by the Indian authorities. This publication in
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Drone Deal To Provide India ‘Enhanced Maritime Security’ With 16-Fold Aircraft Increase, Says US
Washington: India’s deal with the US of almost USD 4 billion, paving the way for the acquisition of 31 state-of-the-art MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones, will not only propel India’s defence capabilities but also ensure a 16-fold increase in the number of aircraft, significantly enhancing New Delhi’s maritime security beyond the current lease agreement.In response to queries from ANI, US State
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U.S. OKs Potential Sale Of MQ-9B Drones To India Worth Nearly $4 Billion
The State Department has approved a potential deal with India worth nearly $4 billion for the sale of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified