Egypt Requests National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $4.67 billion.
Interview with Mansour Al-Babtain, Vice President of Commercial Partnerships and Liaison, World Defense Show (WDS)
The World Defense Show (WDS) continues to cement its position as a leading international defense and security platform. The show actively supports Saudi Vision 2030’s goal to localize defense expenditures by 50% through strategic partnerships
Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for EDEX 2025
For the second time, the organisers of Egypt Defence Show (EDEX) have selected Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for the fourth edition of this imperative tri-service (land, sea and air) exhibition.
EDGE Signs USD 2.45 Billion Naval Contract with Kuwait Ministry of Defence
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED 9 billion (USD 2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats.
UAE Requests Six CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, F-16 Sustainment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.32 billion.
Saudi Arabia to Receive AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion.
Qatar to Receive 8 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Other Bombs
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar of the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.96 billion.
SIPRI: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait Among Top 10 Arms Importers in 2020-2024
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has identified 162 states as importers of major arms in 2020-2024.
Defense News
EDGE Showcases its Global Evolution with 42 New Launches at Dubai Airshow 2025
15/11/2025 Read More...EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has lifted the veil on 42 new products and solutions at Dubai Airshow 2025, delivering one of the most ambitious launches in its history. The new line-up spans autonomous
Products
Indonesia’s PT SSE Launches P2 Tiger for Export Markets
Indonesia’s PT SSE today officially launched the P2 Tiger, a new 4x4 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) developed for Indonesia and built for export markets, during the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition in Bangkok.
Security
Their Majesties Kings of Bahrain and Malaysia Visit Police Fort
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, visited Bahrain after completing a four-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, the first by a Malaysian monarch in over four decades. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin accompanied
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