Defense News
Major Progress in Second Navantia Corvette Programme for Saudi Arabia
Navantia’s shipyard in San Fernando (Cádiz) performed on Wednesday the keel laying for the first corvette in the second series signed with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). This vessel will be the shipyard’s 571st construction and will be named
Successful First MICA Firings Against Very High Altitude Balloons
On 23 June, French defence procurement agency (DGA) and the French Air Force successfully fired two MICA IR missiles from a Rafale and a Mirage 2000 against balloons at altitudes of over 20 km. These unprecedented tests, carried out from Cazaux Air
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Meets CEO of Brazilian Aircraft Manufacturer Embraer
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, on the sidelines of the visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil to
Saudi Royal Air Defense Forces Launch First THAAD Missile Defense Unit
The Saudi Royal Air Defense Force officially inaugurated the first unit of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system, following the successful completion of system testing, evaluation, and field training of personnel within
ASELSAN’s YILDIRIM 100 Successfully Deflects Infrared-Guided Missiles
ASELSAN has completed the test of YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System, deflecting live infrared-guided missiles equipped with warheads. This successful test demonstrated ASELSAN’s unique ability to protect airborne
Türkiye’s Baykar Finalizes Acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace
Baykar has officially completed its acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace, one of Italy’s most storied aviation companies, following a signing ceremony in Italy. The transaction, initiated by the Ministry of Enterprises and “Made in Italy” on December
EDGE, ST Engineering Land MRO & Services to Explore Business Opportunities in UAE
AL TAIF, the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and an entity of EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ST Engineering Land
ASELSAN Showcases Strategic Vision at NATO Summit 2025
As part of Türkiye’s high-level defense industry delegation, ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol took part as a keynote speaker at the Defense Industry Forum during the NATO summit, underscoring ASELSAN’s leadership role in shaping the future of
Bahrain’s King Receives US Ambassador, US Fifth Fleet Commander
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Steven C. Bondy, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Vice Admiral George Wikoff, Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command and Commander of the Fifth
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