Saudi Arabia, Spain Sign Agreement for Three New Corvettes for Saudi Naval Forces
The Saudi Ministry of Defense signed Tuesday an executive agreement with its Spanish counterpart to support the construction of three new Avante 2200 corvettes entailing collaboration in training, exchanging experience, and providing technical and logistical support to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.
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
GAMI Participates as Diamond Sponsor in Third Saudi International Maritime Forum
20/11/2024 Read More...The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) is taking part in the Third Saudi International Maritime Forum, held under the theme “Maritime Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Trends and Threats” by the Royal Saudi Naval
Products
Next Generation Electronic Warfare System for Eurofighter Typhoon Unveiled
The EuroDASS consortium, the industrial partnership responsible for the Eurofighter Typhoon’s ‘Praetorian’ defensive suite, has unveiled details on the next generation of Typhoon sensing and jamming capabilities following the completion of conception work and technology flight trials.
Security
Black Hat MEA 2024 Sets Global Record as Largest Cybersecurity Event by Space
Black Hat MEA 2024, the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity event, will set a global record as the largest cybersecurity event by space - at over 53,000 square metres - when the event opens its doors from November 26 - 28 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham.
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14 - 16 Jan 2025World Trade Centre (WTC) Dubai - United Arab Emirates
IDEX & NAVDEX 2025
17 - 21 Feb 2025Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - ADNEC - United Arab Emirates
Defence Exhibition Athens - DEFEA
06 - 08 May 2025Metropolitan Expo Athens - Greece
