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GCC’s Joint Defence Council Approves Set of New Measures
2025-09-21 Read More...The Joint Defence Council of the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned the serious Israeli military attack on Qatar, affirming that this aggressive act represents a dangerous and unacceptable escalation and a grave
Saudi Crown Prince, Pakistan Prime Minister Sign Strategic Defence Agreement
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Wednesday Islamic Republic of Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in
Abu Dhabi Hosts UAE-Italy Defence Industries Cooperation Forum
The UAE-Italy Defence Industries Cooperation Forum opened Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, bringing together senior defence officials, industry leaders, and technology specialists from the two countries to explore strategic partnerships and future
First Middle East, Africa Conference on Counter-Drone Technologies Kicks Off in Jordan
Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Huneiti, on Tuesday inaugurated the opening of the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Middle East and Africa Conference, organized by the Jordan Design and
Commander of Iraqi Air Force Visits Pakistan Air Force, GIDS Headquarters
The Commander of the Iraqi Air Force, Lieutenant General Pilot Muhanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi al-Asadi, paid an official visit to the headquarters of the Pakistan Air Force in Islamabad, leading a high-level delegation and accompanied by Iraq’s
Qatar, Kuwait Receive Commander of US Central Command
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met Sunday with HE Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of US Central Command (photo), and his accompanying delegation during their
Saudi Pavilion, SAMI Conclude Participation at DSEI 2025 in London
The Saudi pavilion at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI 2025) in the British capital, London, concluded its participation by strengthening strategic partnerships and showcasing the latest defense technologies and
U.S. Department of War Approves $14.2 Million Aid for Lebanese Army to “Degrade Hezbollah”
The United States Department of War announced the approval of aid worth $14.2 million for the Lebanese Army on Wednesday to bolster the military in its mission to “degrade Hezbollah,” which it states is “in line with the administration’s priority to
Interview with Mansour Al-Babtain, Vice President, World Defense Show (WDS)
The vice president of the World Defense Show Mr. Mansour Al-Babtain was the guest of Al Defaiya magazine, as the editorial director General Salim Abou Ismail conducted with him the following interview at the occasion of DSEI in
Vice Minister of Saudi National Guard Visits DSEI Exhibition in London
On behalf of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Vice Minister of National Guard Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Daoud visited the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI UK 2025) exhibition in
Kuwait’s Army Deputy Chief Receives Official Invitation to Attend DIMDEX 2026
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army Major General (Pilot) Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received last week an official invitation from Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim Al-Mannai to attend the ninth
Qatar’s Chief of Staff Visits 18th Infantry Brigade in Turkey
HE Lieutenant-General (Plot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces (QAF), paid a visit to the headquarters of the 18th Infantry Brigade to inspect the Qatari Amiri Land Forces participating in the joint exercises
“Bright Star 2025” Multinational Exercise Continues at Various Egyptian Military Bases
The Egyptian–American joint military exercise Bright Star 2025 continues with the participation of 44 brotherly and friendly nations. The exercise is being conducted at Mohamed Naguib Military Base and across several naval and air bases, and will
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