South Africa’s National Conventional Arms Control Committee has launched an investigation into claims that a local company is helping Iran to buy weapons abroad.
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Category: Industry
Northrop Grumman to supply APG-68 (V) 9 to Iraq, Oman and Thailand
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems has been awarded a FMS contract to supply APG-68 (V) 9 radars for the Royal Thai Air Force (6), the Republic of Iraq (22) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (15).
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Israeli firm develops tethered hovering UAV
An Israeli company has come up with a tethered hovering UAV that can survey the area around it from 50 meters within 15 seconds of activation.
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South Korean defense company LIG Nex1 selling 49% stake
South Korea missile maker LIG Nex1 is selling an up to 49 percent stake to private equity firms and strategic buyers.
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Saab CEO: Gripen’s chances in Brazil boosted by Switzerland
Saab’s CEO Hakan Buskhe said his company’s chances of selling the Gripen to Brazil has been boosted by the Swiss selection.
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