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Saudi industry to produce THAAD air defense subsystems
In the first program of its kind in Saudi Arabia, a local organization is teaming with American firm Lockheed Martin to produce parts for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system. → Read More
Chinese and Saudi firms create joint venture to make military drones in the kingdom
Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems Co. signed an agreement with China Electronics Technology Group Corp., with the two companies announcing their tie-up during the World Defense Show in Riyadh. → Read More
Here’s what stood out at the UAE’s unmanned defense expo
And see the systems that Russian, Chinese, Indian and American businesses showed off to potential clients. → Read More
UAE to buy a dozen Chinese L-15 trainer aircraft
UAE Air Force Col. Abdulnaser Al Humeidi revealed the country’s intent to buy the fixed-winged Chinese aircraft, with the possibility of increasing the quantity to 36. → Read More
Saab showcases new DeployNet 5G network
DeployNet, as it’s known, is a ruggedized, 5G communication system for military and crisis operations. Unveiled by Saab during the Unmanned Systems Exhibition here, it provides 5G/LTE wireless network for challenging environments, and has high-capacity bandwidth for missions relying on information sources, sensors and user interaction. → Read More
Following first demonstration, Edge unveils swarming drones based on AI technology
Hunter 2-S is part of the family of the Hunter 2 series of unmanned aerial vehicles. These drones are expected to share information with each other for tracking and maintaining positions and engaging with the right target. → Read More
Iran-backed attacks are further driving UAE-Israeli defense tech development
It was about a year ago that Emirati defense conglomerate Edge Group partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries to develop counter-drone systems, marking the first defense collaboration of its kind between the two countries. → Read More
UAE’s Edge Group to release tube-launched Hunter 10 drone in 2023
The first prototype of the Hunter 10 was unveiled during the 2021 Dubai Airshow near its 58-kilogram tube launcher. → Read More
Lebanon’s navy to receive multipurpose boats from Italy, patrol boats from United States
Lebanon’s navy is expected to receive this year multi-purpose boats from Italy and Protector-class coastal patrol boats from the United States, but the country still hopes to revive frigate negotiations with Italy. → Read More
Iraq seeks French drones and jets, additional Russian tanks
Iraq’s military is seeking several defense systems of different origins, including French Rafale fighter jets, drones and artillery, as well as Russian T-90 tanks, with some ongoing negotiations reaching an advanced stage. → Read More
Why did Egypt choose to buy South Korea’s K9 howitzer?
Egypt expressed interest in updating its artillery systems in 2009, but efforts were postponed for nearly a decade amid the Arab Spring. Now the African nation has chosen a system by Hanwha. → Read More
Egypt inks $1.7 billion deal for K9 howitzers from South Korea
The K9 accounts for nearly 50 percent of the global self-propelled howitzer market, as it is in service with seven countries. → Read More
Iran seeks to grow naval power as it prioritizes asymmetric warfare
Experts say the buildup of naval forces in Iran represents a rising threat to its neighboring countries. → Read More
Satellite images show Morocco has built an air defense base near its capital
Where is it located? When was it built? What weapons does it feature? We answer that and more. → Read More
Iran more than doubles Revolutionary Guard’s budget in FY22 bill
Legislation for Iran's fiscal 2022 budget showns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will receive $22 billion. → Read More
Saudi Arabia decreases defense spending to $46 billion
Saudi Arabia will spend $46 billion on its military in 2022, about a 10% decrease from the 2021 defense budget, according to the kingdom’s fiscal statement. → Read More
Egypt to host its first naval defense expo in 2022
But there’s no shortage of regional defense shows already on the books for the next two years. → Read More
Egyptian defense expo highlights homemade tech to counter small drones
The Arab Organization for Industrialization and Benha Electronics each showed off their locally made systems. → Read More
Morocco buys Israeli counter-drone system Skylock Dome
The Moroccan Royal Armed Forces says it has intensified its counter-drone acquisitions toward improving recognition and neutralization of UAV threats. → Read More
Here’s what stood out at the 2021 Dubai Airshow
While the show is dedicated to both commercial and defense aircraft, this year’s edition seemed to lean heavily toward the former. → Read More