The United States has cleared a potential $101.1 million sale of multifunctional information distribution systems to Saudi Arabia. The Department of State approved Wednesday Riyadh’s latest request to purchase 50 MIDS-low volume terminal Block Upgrade 2 terminals and 100 MIDS-LVT BU2 retrofit kits. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the new order will be...
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Yahsat Secures $5.1B Satellite Connectivity Contract From UAE Government
Al Yah Satellite Communications subsidiary Yahsat Government Solutions has secured a contract to provide satellite capacity and managed services to the United Arab Emirates government. The award, which replaces the Capacity Services Agreement and the Managed Services Mandate, is worth a potential $5.1 billion. Both CSA and MSM are set to expire in November and December...
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Bechtel Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Regional HQ in Riyadh
Bechtel has opened a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Craig Albert, president and CEO of the engineering, construction and project management company, was present at the site for a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Tuesday. “This new regional headquarters reflects our strong and longstanding commitment to our customers and partners in the region,” he...
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US Adds Entities to Sanctions List Over Connections to Iranian UAV Program
The U.S. government has sanctioned five entities and two individuals from Iran, China, Hong Kong, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates for their involvement in supplying parts Iran requires for its one-way attack drones. In its announcement Wednesday, the Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control identified the designated organizations as: Pishgam Electronic...
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US State Department Okays Potential $70M Missile Sale to Oman
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress about a potential $70 million sale of tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided missiles to Oman. The planned foreign military sale, which the Department of State has approved, calls for the delivery of 301 TOW 2B radio frequency missiles (BGM-71F-7-RF) as well as government and contractor support on...
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Israel, Germany Jumpstart $3.5B Deal on Arrow 3 Air Defense
Israel has signed a $3.5 billion agreement to equip Germany with the Arrow 3 air defense system. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius welcomed his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, in Berlin on Thursday for the signing ceremony of an official letter of commitment between the two countries, Breaking Defense reported. In a statement, Israel’s Ministry of...
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Serco, Starburst Extend Partnership to Drive UAE Space Industry Growth
Serco has expanded its partnership with Starburst Aerospace to provide startup space companies in the United Arab Emirates with increased access to the latest innovations in the sector to fast-track their space technology development efforts. Starburst and Serco already have a collaboration agreement focused on supporting European startups, providing them with Earth observation and space...
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NATO Experts Group to Review Engagement Strategies With Mideast, North Africa, Sahel Regions
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has appointed a group of independent experts to study the alliance’s relationship with countries and stakeholders in the Middle East, North Africa and Sahel regions. Stoltenberg selected Ana Santos Pinto of Portugal to lead the group. The organization designated the following as members: Katja Lindskov Jacobsen (Denmark) D. Elie Tenenbaum...
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US, UAE to Address Increasing Cyber, Ransomware Attacks Through Enhanced Collaboration
The United States has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to tackle increasing cyber and ransomware attacks through enhanced cyber collaboration. The deal was announced during a meeting between Todd Conklin, the Department of the Treasury’s deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Mohamad Al Kuwaiti, chief...
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Rafael Secures New Czech Missile Purchase Contract
The Czech Republic will purchase 48 long-range I-Derby ER air-to-air missiles from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The missiles complement the Spyder short-range air defense system it bought from the Israeli arms manufacturer in 2021 The I-Derby system allows simplified integration on fighter aircraft, including the JAS 39 Gripen currently in use by the Czech Air...