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 $2.2 billion.
Navantia Delivers Fifth Corvette to Royal Saudi Naval Forces
On behalf of His Royal Highness Minister of Defence Princ Khaled Bin Salman, The Chief of Staff, General Fayyad bin Hamed al Ruwaili, and the Chief of Staff of Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily,
World Defense Show Concludes with US$ 6.9 Billion in Deals
World Defense Show 2024 held under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, wrapped up Thursday, achieving significant milestones including 61 orders,
Defense News
ELT Group to Deliver Unified EW Centre to Qatar Armed Forces
19/12/2024 Read More...ELT Group and the Qatar Armed Forces have signed a contract for the delivery of a Unified Electronic Warfare (EW) Centre which will provide the Qatar Armed Forces with state-of-the-art capabilities for EW operations, further enhancing the modernity
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BAE Systems’ Solar Powered Aircraft Achieves Stratospheric Breakthrough
A British-led team of engineers has taken a leap forward in the race to harness the stratosphere for earth observation and communications, completing a new series of test flights of BAE Systems’ High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS),
Security
Saudi Border Guard Celebrates 115 Years of Exceptional Journey
The Saudi Border Guard has stood as the first line of defence for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s borders since King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud laid the foundation for building the Kingdom and unified its territory through a historical journey.
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