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.
Saudi Arabia Requests AGM-114R3 Hellfire II & AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AGM-114R3 Hellfire II Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $655 million.
Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind® Corvette ‘Al Emarat’ to United Arab Emirates
The delivery ceremony of the Gowind® corvette Al Emarat, ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Naval Group, took place on 27th June 2024 in Lorient, France, in the presence of an official delegation of the United Arab Emirates Navy,
Global Military Spending Reaches $2,443 Billion in 2023
Total global military expenditure reached $2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 per cent in real terms from 2022. This was the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009.
Bahrain Places $2.2 Billion Order for Abrams Main Battle Tanks & Related Equipment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bahrain of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.2 billion.
Navantia Delivers Fifth Corvette to Royal Saudi Naval Forces
On behalf of His Royal Highness Minister of Defence Princ Khaled Bin Salman, The Chief of Staff, General Fayyad bin Hamed al Ruwaili, and the Chief of Staff of Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily,
Defense News
ADNEC Group Reviews Preparations for IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 with UAE Diplomatic Representatives
16/01/2025 Read More...The ADNEC Group hosted a meeting with diplomatic representatives and military attachés accredited to the UAE to provide an update on the latest preparations for the largest editions of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and
Products
ADSB Launches First Vessel in UAE Naval Forces’ FALAJ 3 Programme
EDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), the regional leader in the design, construction, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the first FALAJ 3 class vessel during a ceremony held at the ADSB shipyard.
Security
Secretary General of Arab Interior Ministers Council Visits Sultanate of Oman
Sayyid Hamoud Faisal Al Busaidi, Oman’s Minister of Interior received in his office Monday Dr. Mohammed Ali Koman, Secretary General of the Arab Interior Ministers Council (photo), during his visit to the Sultanate of Oman.
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