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.
Royal Moroccan Air Force Receives First Batch of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has officially received its first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing defense modernization efforts.
Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Magazine” for DIMDEX 2026
For the fourth time, the Organisers of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) named Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Magazine”.
Defense News
French President to Double Defence Budget by 2027; Receives Amir of Kuwait
14/07/2025 Read More...French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday evening an acceleration of national defence spending, with the budget set to reach €64 billion by 2027 instead of the previously scheduled 2030 target.
Products
Arquus, Daimler Truck to Jointly Develop Military Wheeled Vehicles
The French military vehicle manufacturer Arquus and the German commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck want to work closely together on a project-specific basis. This partnership serves the strategic cooperation beyond the two companies’
Security
Jordan, Europol Agree to Enhance Cooperation Against Cross-Border Crime
On 10 July, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) signed a Working Arrangement in order to support the Member States
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