Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind® Corvette ‘Al Emarat’ to United Arab Emirates
The delivery ceremony of the Gowind® corvette Al Emarat, ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Naval Group, took place on 27th June 2024 in Lorient, France, in the presence of an official delegation of the United Arab Emirates Navy,
Global Military Spending Reaches $2,443 Billion in 2023
Total global military expenditure reached $2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 per cent in real terms from 2022. This was the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009.
Bahrain Places $2.2 Billion Order for Abrams Main Battle Tanks & Related Equipment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bahrain of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.2 billion.
Navantia Delivers Fifth Corvette to Royal Saudi Naval Forces
On behalf of His Royal Highness Minister of Defence Princ Khaled Bin Salman, The Chief of Staff, General Fayyad bin Hamed al Ruwaili, and the Chief of Staff of Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily,
World Defense Show Concludes with US$ 6.9 Billion in Deals
World Defense Show 2024 held under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, wrapped up Thursday, achieving significant milestones including 61 orders,
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Hands Over Third MEKO Frigate to Egyptian Navy
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 Egypt.
Dubai Airshow Concludes with US$ 6.3 Billion Deals
Tawazun Council, a government entity that works closely with the UAE Ministry of Defense, signed Friday 10 deals, worth AED 1.415 billion (US$387.6 million), with local and international companies on behalf of the Ministry
Kuwait Requests Follow-on Technical Support for its F/A-18 C/D/E/F Hornet Fleet
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait to buy continuation of contractor engineering technical services and contractor maintenance services for an estimated cost of $1.8 billion
Defense News
Malaysian Defense Minister Visits Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait
09/10/2024 Read More...Malaysian Defense Minister Mohammad Nordin visited Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait and was briefed about the base and its duties.
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French Minister of Armed Forces Launches UCAV Program as Part of Rafale F5 Standard
On 08 October 2024, Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, announced the development launch of the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that will complement the future Rafale F5 standard after 2030.
Security
Qatar Chairs 44th Meeting of GCC Traffic Directors-General
Qatar chaired the 44th meeting of the Traffic Directors-General in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held via video conference technology on Monday.
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