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U.S. Department of State Approves Four Military Sales to UAE Worth $8.46 Billion

The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving four possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Kuwait Places $8 Billion Order for Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense Sensor Radars

The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor Radars for an estimated cost of $8 billion.

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.

Top Five Air Defense Powers in the World

Air power no longer comes only in the form of fighter jets streaking across radar screens. Today’s threats are faster, stealthier, and far more complex -ranging from hypersonic glide vehicles and maneuvering ballistic missiles to swarms of armed drones and low-flying cruise missiles.

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