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Fincantieri Signs Key Partnerships in Saudi Arabia
2025-01-29 Read More...
Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups, announced that it has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in Saudi Arabia. These understandings demonstrate the company’s dedication to the region

Kuwaiti-British Desert Warrior 8 Exercise Launched
2025-01-29 Read More...
The Kuwaiti Army General Staff announced on Tuesday the launch of the joint Kuwaiti-British Desert Warrior 8 exercise in Mubarak Armored Brigade 15, which will continue until February

IDEX-NAVDEX 2025 to Showcase Innovations Across 17 Defence & Security Product Sectors
2025-01-28 Read More...
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025 taking place from 17 to 21 February at the

‘Victory Spears 2025’ Multinational Exercise Launched at Saudi Air Warfare Center
2025-01-28 Read More...
The “Victory Spears 2025” military exercise commenced Monday at the Air Warfare Center in Dhahran, Saudi

WDS 2026 Continues Strategic Partnership with SAMI as National Strategic Partner
2025-01-27 Read More...
World Defense Show (WDS) announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) for the show’s third edition, to be held 8-12 February 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi

Leonardo Signs MoU in Saudi Arabia to Expand Collaboration in Aerospace & Defence
2025-01-27 Read More...
In the framework of bilateral meetings between Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held Sunday, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) of the Kingdom and Leonardo

ELT Group, Shamal Sign MoU in Saudi Arabia
2025-01-27 Read More...
As part of the Italy-Saudi Arabia institutional round table, in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni and the Saudi Minister of Investment H.E. Khalid A. Al Falih, ELT Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding

EU to Donate €60 Million Aid to Lebanese Armed Forces
2025-01-24 Read More...
The European Union has announced a €60 million aid package for Lebanon’s Armed Forces as the crisis-hit country struggles to implement a fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah, Belga

Saudi National Guard Minister Receives Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Minister
2025-01-23 Read More...
The Saudi Minister of National Guard, Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, received on Monday at his office Korea’s Minister of Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Seok Jong-gun, and his accompanying

Kuwait Defense Minister Confirms Depth of Military Cooperation with US
2025-01-20 Read More...
Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, reaffirmed on Saturday the enduring military cooperation between Kuwait and the United

UAE, Korea to Hold 10-Day Combined Drills in February
2025-01-20 Read More...
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will conduct combined drills in the Middle East nation in February, Seoul’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as part of efforts to bolster their defense

ADNEC Group Announces STREIT Group as Diamond Sponsor of IDEX & NAVDEX 2025
2025-01-20 Read More...
ADNEC Group has announced that STREIT Group, a leading UAE defence technology manufacturer, will be a Diamond Sponsor of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX)

International Defence Conference 2025 Set to Attract Global Experts and Industry Leaders
2025-01-20 Read More...
The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2025, the accompanying conference to the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX), which is held under the patronage of

Naval Group Attends Commissioning of Sixth Kalvari-Class Submarine Entirely Made in India
2025-01-20 Read More...
On 15 January 2025, INS Vaghsheer, the sixth P75 Kalvari-class submarines, was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy during a ceremony in presence of the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. Defence Minister Shri

ADNEC Group Reviews Preparations for IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 with UAE Diplomatic Representatives
2025-01-16 Read More...
The ADNEC Group hosted a meeting with diplomatic representatives and military attachés accredited to the UAE to provide an update on the latest preparations for the largest editions of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX)

Iran’s Navy Unveils First Locally Built Intelligence Destroyer
2025-01-16 Read More...
Iran’s Navy unveiled its first locally manufactured intelligence destroyer, ‘Zagros,’ boasting advanced combat and reconnaissance

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