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Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Visits US to Expand Defense Industry Cooperation
2026-08-05 Read More...Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khalid Al Biyari visited the United States to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation and expand collaboration in military industries, technology transfer and regional
Northrop Grumman Enters Into $3 Billion Landmark Agreements to Accelerate Missile Interceptor Production
Northrop Grumman has signed two multi-year framework agreements totaling over $3 billion to further power the Arsenal of Freedom. Working alongside the U.S. Department of War and Lockheed Martin, the company is increasing production
U.S. Department of War Awards Lockheed Martin $58.62 Billion for Multiyear PAC-3 MSE Production
The U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year undefinitized contract action (UCA) modification for up to $53.86 billion for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors, supporting the Department of War’s
GCC Armed Forces Participate in “Bahrain Shield” Exercise
Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), inspected the Bahrain Shield joint exercise, conducted by the BDF from July 28 to 30, with the participation of the Armed Forces of the Gulf Cooperation
AFRICOM to Establish “Africa Multidomain Training & Experimentation Center” in Morocco
The Kingdom of Morocco Royal Armed Forces and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at AFRICOM Headquarters July 13, 2026, seeking to establish the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center
L3Harris to Expand Propulsion Production for THAAD and PAC-3 Missile Systems
L3Harris Technologies has signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and Lockheed Martin for a multi-year contract to quadruple propulsion production for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
AMMROC, Airbus Defence & Space to Enhance Regional Military Aircraft Sustainment Capabilities
AMMROC, the region’s leading military maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Defence and Space, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of military
Italian Defense Minister, Chief of Defense Receive Kuwait’s Chief of General Staff
Kuwait’s Chief of the General Staff Lt General Khaled Al-Shuraian discussed ways to strengthen military and defense cooperation with senior Italian officials during an official visit to Italy, the Kuwait Army General Staff said on
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