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
Saudi Crown Prince, Pakistan Prime Minister Sign Strategic Defence Agreement
19/09/2025 Read More...His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Wednesday Islamic Republic of Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, where an official reception ceremony was held in his honor.
Products
MBDA Unveils STRATUS for Future Cruise & Anti-Ship Capabilities
On 10 September on the MBDA booth at DSEI UK 2025, UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry, Luke Pollard MP and Armament General Engineer Gaël Diaz De Tuesta of France’s DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) unveiled STRATUS as the new name for FC/ASW.
Security
Jordan, Japan Sign $7 Million Agreement to Enhance Border Security
The Governments of Jordan and Japan signed last week a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth 1.017 billion Japanese yen (equivalent to USD 7 million) to support the fourth phase of the Border Security Enhancement Project,
Upcoming Events
Intersec Saudi Arabia
29 Sep - 01 Oct 2025Riyadh International Exhibition & Convention Centre - Saudi Arabia
Dubai International Air Chiefs’ Conference (DIACC 2025)
16 Nov 2025Atlantis, The Palm Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Dubai Airshow
17 - 21 Nov 2025Dubai World Central (DWC) - United Arab Emirates
Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX)
01 - 04 Dec 2025Egypt International Exhibition Center New Cairo - Egypt
