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Morocco Acquires “Dozens” of WanderB & ThunderB Drones from Israel
2022-10-03 Read More...
Morocco has procured at least 150 drones from Israeli firm BlueBird Aero Systems to support various military

NAVAL FORCES Named “Official Naval Publication” for EDEX 2023
2022-09-23 Read More...
The organisers of Egypt Defence Show (EDEX 2023) named NAVAL FORCES as “Official Naval Publication” for the third edition of this vital tri-service (land, sea and air)

Otokar Aims to Increase its Exports to Africa
2022-09-21 Read More...
Otokar, Turkey’s global land systems manufacturer, is participating in Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) on September 21-25, in City of Tshwane, South

Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for EDEX 2023
2022-09-16 Read More...
The organisers of Egypt Defence Show (EDEX 2023) selected Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for the third edition of this imperative tri-service (land, sea and air)

Hanwha Defense Confirmed as Platinum Sponsor for EDEX 2023
2022-09-07 Read More...
The Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) team announced that Hanwha Defense has signed up as Platinum Sponsor for the 2023 edition. The company joins the growing list of exhibitors and sponsors taking part in the third edition of

Morocco Requests Ground Command & Control Systems
2022-08-28 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Morocco of Ground Command and Control and related equipment for an estimated cost of $141.1

U.S. Secretary of Defense, Egyptian Minister of Defense Discuss Military Cooperation
2022-08-16 Read More...
Egyptian Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamed Zaki and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III have reaffirmed their commitment to Egypt-US military-to-military cooperation as a cornerstone of the strategic partnership between the

IADE Tunisia Moves into New Venue
2022-08-11 Read More...
The Organizers of the International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (IADE) announced that the second edition of IADE will be held from 12-16 October 2022 at Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport instead of Djerba-Zarzis International

HAL Eyes Production Line for Tejas Fighter Jet in Egypt
2022-07-06 Read More...
India has offered Egypt to set up production and manufacturing facilities for Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), as well as helicopters, informed sources told Daily News Egypt. This comes as India pursues export opportunities in the MENA

Egypt Close to Procuring Brazilian AV-TM 300 Cruise Missile & Astros Launchers
2022-06-06 Read More...
According to information published by the “Tactical Report” website on June 2, 2022, Egypt is close to procuring Brazilian-made AV-TM 300 surface-to-surface cruise missiles along with their launcher platform, the Avibras Astros II MK6 system, Army

Egypt Requests 23 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters
2022-06-02 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.6

Egypt Requests TOW 2A Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles & Support
2022-05-23 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of TOW 2A Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles, Support, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $691

Tunisia to Host International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition; Africa Chief of Staff Symposium
2022-04-14 Read More...
The International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (IADE) will be held from 11 to 15 May 2002 in at the International Airport of Djerba Zarzis in

Egypt Requests 12 C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft
2022-01-26 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.2

Egypt to Get Three L3Harris’ Land Based Radar Systems
2022-01-26 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Air Defense Radar Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $355

Egyptian President Inaugurates EDEX 2021
2021-12-01 Read More...
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi inaugurated the second edition of Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2021) on Monday. He said the turnout this year is huge and reflects the country’s ability to organise such international

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