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Algeria, China Commemorate 40th Anniversary of Cooperation in Defence Industry
2023-12-20 Read More...
As part of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Algerian-Chinese bilateral cooperation in the field of defence industry, Major General Ismaïl Seddiki, Chief of the Organization and Logistics Department of the General Staff of

Government of Canada Orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS from GA-ASI
2023-12-20 Read More...
The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The order includes the

Navantia Starts Construction of Second F-110 Class Frigate for Spanish Navy
2023-12-20 Read More...
Navantia has started the construction process of the second frigate of the F-110 class for the Spanish Navy, thus confirming the speeding up of this programme valued at €4.325

Iran to Mass Produce its Yasin Training Jet
2023-12-20 Read More...
Iran is planning to mass produce the Yasin training jet in an attempt to enhance the efficiency of pilot training programs within the Armed Forces, Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani has

RTX Names Christopher T. Calio to Succeed Gregory J. Hayes as CEO
2023-12-19 Read More...
In a planned leadership transition, RTX announced Thursday that President and Chief Operating Officer Christopher T. Calio (photo) will succeed Gregory J. Hayes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the 2024 RTX Annual Shareowners

Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan Global Fleet Achieves 250,000 Flight Hours in Operations
2023-12-19 Read More...
Leonardo celebrates a major operational milestone achieved by the C-27J Spartan global fleet, which has now logged 250,000 flight

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Hands Over Third MEKO Frigate to Egyptian Navy
2023-12-16 Read More...
In a festive ceremony held in Bremerhaven on 15 December, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems handed over the frigate “AL-QADEER” to the Navy of the Arab Republic of

Otokar Receives New 4x4 Armored Vehicle Order
2023-12-16 Read More...
Otokar, the global land systems manufacturer of Türkiye, received an export order for its 4x4 tactical wheeled armored vehicles worth around $136 million, including spare parts, maintenance equipment, and training

NATO Secretary General Pays Historic Visit to Saudi Arabia
2023-12-14 Read More...
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg set out his vision for deeper cooperation between NATO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a historic visit to Riyadh - the first ever by a sitting Secretary General of

KNDS, Leonardo Form Strategic Alliance
2023-12-14 Read More...
Under the auspices of the Italian Ministry of Defense (MoD), Leonardo and KNDS have signed an agreement for further development of a more intensive cooperation. The aim is to create a truly European Defense Group

Zamil to Build Industrial Complex for SAMI Land Services
2023-12-13 Read More...
Zamil Steel Construction Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zamil Industrial Investment Company, has been awarded a contract worth SAR 574.9 million (US$ 153.3 million) by SAMI Land Services for the construction

Saab Announces Double Eagle Sale to Kuwait Naval Force
2023-12-13 Read More...
Saab has received a contract from the U.S. Navy for a Double Eagle Semi-Autonomous Remotely Operated Vehicle (SAROV) for the Kuwait Naval

RTX Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle Destroys Ballistic Missile Target
2023-12-13 Read More...
An Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, developed by Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully destroyed an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile during a recent test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense

Boeing Names Stephanie Pope Chief Operating Officer
2023-12-13 Read More...
Boeing announced Stephanie Pope as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of The Boeing Company. In this newly created position, effective January 1, 2024, Pope will report to Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer Dave

DIMDEX 2024 All Set for 8th Edition in March 2024
2023-12-11 Read More...
The eighth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) will take place from 4 to 6 March 2024 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), the organising committee

Lockheed Martin Presents Belgium’s First F-35A Lightning II
2023-12-11 Read More...
Lockheed Martin presented Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II to the Belgian government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production

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