Egypt Requests National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $4.67 billion.
Interview with Mansour Al-Babtain, Vice President of Commercial Partnerships and Liaison, World Defense Show (WDS)
The World Defense Show (WDS) continues to cement its position as a leading international defense and security platform. The show actively supports Saudi Vision 2030’s goal to localize defense expenditures by 50% through strategic partnerships
Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for EDEX 2025
For the second time, the organisers of Egypt Defence Show (EDEX) have selected Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for the fourth edition of this imperative tri-service (land, sea and air) exhibition.
EDGE Signs USD 2.45 Billion Naval Contract with Kuwait Ministry of Defence
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED 9 billion (USD 2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats.
UAE Requests Six CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, F-16 Sustainment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.32 billion.
Saudi Arabia to Receive AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion.
Qatar to Receive 8 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Other Bombs
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar of the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.96 billion.
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.
Defense News
GAMI, Human Resources Development Fund to Support Employment in Saudi Military Sector
14/08/2025 Read More...Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), in strategic partnership with the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), announced support for private sector establishments operating in the military industries sector.
Products
Roketsan Launched New Defense Systems at IDEF 2025
Roketsan, Türkiye’s leading company in rocket, missile, and munition technologies took its place at IDEF 2025, the International Defense Industry Fair held in Istanbul this past month (22-27 July), with dozens of cutting-edge defense systems.
Security
High-level Security Delegation from US Visits Qatar
Qatar’s Security Committee of the Supreme Committee at Delivery & Legacy has received a high-level security delegation representing Federal Agencies and Local Police Authorities from the United States of America.
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