SIPRI: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait Among Top 10 Arms Importers in 2020-2024
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has identified 162 states as importers of major arms in 2020-2024.
Royal Moroccan Air Force Receives First Batch of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has officially received its first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing defense modernization efforts.
Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Magazine” for DIMDEX 2026
For the fourth time, the Organisers of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) named Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Magazine”.
IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 Conclude with Total Deals of US$6.85 Billion
On the 5th day of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, Tawazun Council announced 15 deals valued at AED 1.43 billion (US$389.65 million) with both local and international companies. This brought the total number of deals signed during the five-day exhibition to 55,
Exclusive Interview: Hamad Al Marar, MD & CEO, EDGE Group
Al Defaiya published an exclusive interview with Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & CEO of EDGE Group in its February issue coinciding with IDEX-NAVDEX 2025:
Egypt Requests Abrams Tank Refurbishment, Support, and Equipment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Abrams Tank Refurbishment, Support, and Equipment, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.69 billion.
Saudi Ministry of Defence, Navantia Sign Contract for Three Additional Avante 2200 Corvettes
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence announced on December 11 a contract with the Spanish company Navantia for the supply of three additional Avante 2200 corvettes, identical to the units already in service for the Royal Saudi Naval Force.
US Approves $1.2 Billion Sale of GMLRS & ATACMS Munitions to United Arab Emirates
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of GMLRS and ATACMS Munitions and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $1.2 billion.
Defense News
Report: Turkiye’s Defence Exports Reach $7.1 Billion in 2024
21/03/2025 Read More...Turkiye has always placed a premium on its defence, initially buying, then developing its own weapons.
Products
ASELSAN’s GÖKBERK Mobile Laser Weapon System Eliminates FPV Drone Threats
ASELSAN’s GÖKBERK Mobile Laser Weapon System proved its effectiveness against FPV drones, which have emerged as a critical threat in modern conflicts. In the recent test, the detection, automatic tracking and destruction of FPV threats in different
Security
Khalifa University Launches Middle East’s First Cybersecurity Seminars Programme
Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced it will implement, in partnership with Google.org, the UAE Cyber Security Council and CyberE71, a pioneering Cybersecurity Seminars programme, the first of its kind in the Middle East, aimed at enhancing
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