“The proposed sale will improve Bahrain’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that can deter adversaries and provide the capability to participate in regional operations with the United States and other U.S. partner nations,” the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.
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Space Systems Command’s FORGE program is the first, major missile-warning software modernization effort in 20 years.
In 2019 the US State Department approved the sale of 60 PAC-3 MSE and 36 Patriot MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) missiles with canisters to Bahrain in a deal worth an estimated $2.5 billion.
By Agnes Helou
The Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement promotes deterrence and more military integration, but Bahrain likely wanted more, one analyst said.
By Agnes Helou
Both task forces are meant to boost security in the region, and one specifically patrols a key waterway that’s been the site of what the US called Iranian maritime aggression.
By Agnes Helou
“It defies reason that Iran, the number one cause of regional instability, claims it wants to form a naval security alliance to protect the very waters it threatens,” US 5th Fleet spokesperson Cmdr. Tim Hawkins said.
By Agnes Helou
“The purchase of these block 70 F-16s will essentially double the size of Bahrain’s F-16 fleet and represents a significant upgrade in their force size,” said senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE Network Ryan Bohl.
By Agnes Helou
The gulf nation will get 12 birds, munitions and related parts in a $911 million deal.
By Agnes Helou
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Tunisian pilots are currently training with the new aircraft in the US ahead of transfer to the North African nation.
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Royal Bahraini Air Force commander said delivery had been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Agnes Helou
After Israel announced cooperative defense with Arab nations, many questions remain unanswered.
By Riad Kahwaji
One such arrangement would include real-time intel sharing about Iranian drones, a source told Breaking Defense.
By Arie Egozi
With Iran in mind, several Gulf countries are feeling out potential high-tech weapons deals with Israel after rapid sea-change in relations.
By Arie Egozi
This year’s IMX will include a focus on how unmanned systems can change naval operations, from rescue operations to endurance missions.
By Justin Katz
A warming of relations between Israel and Gulf nations provides a window for eager defense contractors.
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