Defence
Middle East defence news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.
News
Raytheon signs $582m radar contract with UAE
UAE also receives Lockheed Martin’s THAAD missile defence system
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Saudi Arabia orders $30bn of US fighter jets
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UAE negotiates laser-guided rocket deal
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US defence contractor hopes to sell missile system to the UAE
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UK plans to assist US in Iran attack
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UN body says Iran is building nuclear weapons
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IAEA to detail Iran nuclear programme concerns
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Iraq makes first payment in $3bn F-16 contract
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Boeing delivers fourth C-17 airlifter to UAE
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Impartial jury to examine Agility's US work
Analysis
Defence data
A look at the Middle East’s defence data
Defence Contacts
Jeremy Chan
Jeremy Chan is chief executive officer, Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT)
Simon Keith
Simon Keith is managing director, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, BAE Systems
Kevin Massengill
Kevin Massengill is vice-president and regional executive for Middle East and North Africa, Raytheon
Charles Moore
Charles Moore is chief executive – UAE, Lockheed Martin Global
Paul Oliver
Paul Oliver is vice-president, Middle East & Africa, international business development, defence, space & security for Boeing
Homaid al-Shemmari
Homaid al-Shemmari is the executive director of Mubadala Aerospace
Comment
Arms deal comes at crucial time
The deal was announced during a week of increased tensions with Iran over its nuclear programme
Data
Defence data
A look at the Middle East’s defence data
Tenders
Contracts Awarded
Raytheon signs $582m radar contract with UAE
UAE also receives Lockheed Martin’s THAAD missile defence system
MEED List
UAE Defence
Six key individuals in the UAE’s defence industry: Homaid al-Shemmari, Paul Oliver, Charles Moore, Kevin Massengill, Simon Keith and Jeremy Chan
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