World Defense Show 2026 Concludes with US$ 8.8 Billion Deals
Held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, with the follow-up and supervision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the third edition of the World Defense
Saudi Arabia Seeks F-15 Sustainment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of F-15 Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.0 billion.
Saudi Arabia Requests 730 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $9.0 billion.
DIMDEX 2026 Concludes with Deals Exceeding US$5 Billion
The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) concluded on Thursday, under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with record-breaking participation and agreements worth more than QR18.5 billion.
Dubai Airshow 2025 Sets Historic Record with Deals Exceeding US$202 Billion
Dubai Airshow 2025 concluded Friday with an extraordinary week of breakthroughs, strategic partnerships, and industry-shaping discussions. From major announcements to unparalleled networking opportunities
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.
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.
Defense News
U.S. Navy Confirms Plans to Boost Production of Anti-Submarine Mines
18/03/2026 Read More...The United States Navy confirmed plans to increase production of the Hammerhead anti-submarine mine system through a contract modification expected to be awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems, according to a presolicitation notice released by Naval Sea Systems Command on March 13.
Products
BAE Systems Anti Threat System (BATS) to Reduce Use of Costly Missiles Against Drone Threats
A team of UK based engineers is developing a new way of eliminating hostile drones. The project is being funded and run by the United Kingdom’s largest defence company, BAE Systems, which is leveraging its long-standing software expertise to create
Security
Arab Maritime Transport Sector Attracts $4 Billion in Foreign Investment Over 23 Years
The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the maritime transport sector in the Arab region attracted 146 foreign projects with a total investment value of nearly $4 billion over the past 23 years.
Upcoming Events
Iraq Security & Defense Exhibition - IQDEX 2026
11 - 14 Apr 2026Baghdad International Fairground - Iraq
SAHA EXPO International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition
05 - 09 May 2026İstanbul Expo Center - Turkey
International Exhibition for National Security & Resilience (ISNR)
19 - 21 May 2026ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
EUROSATORY 2026
15 - 19 Jun 2026Paris Nord, Villepinte - France
