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
Undersecretary of UAE’s Ministry of Defence Visits Sacheon Air Base in Korea
09/08/2025 Read More...Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Defence, has visited Sacheon Air Base in the Republic of Korea on Friday.
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ASELSAN Introduces Smart Solutions for Air Superiority at IDEF 2025
ASELSAN has introduced cutting-edge systems for enhancing air dominance including tactical data link systems from T-Link family and ASELFLIR 600 next-generation electro-optical targeting system for HALE-class UAVs at IDEF 2025 which took
Security
Saudi Border Guard Concludes Maritime Safety Exhibition in Eastern Region
The General Directorate of Saudi Border Guard concluded its Maritime Safety Awareness Exhibition Friday at the Mall of Dhahran in Eastern Region. The exhibition aimed to raise public awareness about proper maritime safety practices and discourage
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