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SAMI Strengthens its Presence as National Strategic Partner for Third Edition of World Defense Show
2026-02-06 Read More...Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the national defense and security champion, a PIF company, returns for the third consecutive year as the National Strategic Partner of World Defense Show, organized by the General Authority for Military
Lockheed Martin Showcases Defense Capabilities & Industrial Partnerships at World Defense Show 2026
Lockheed Martin is participating in World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh, highlighting advanced defense capabilities and expanded industrial partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company’s presence will focus on next-generation
RTX Showcases Integrated Defense & Aerospace Capabilities at World Defense Show 2026
Reflecting this year’s World Defense Show theme, “The Future of Defense Integration,” RTX will present its integrated portfolio of advanced defense and aerospace solutions at the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh from February 8–12,
Red Cat Secures New Order for Black Widow™ Drones from Second Asia-Pacific Ally
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, announced that in December 2025, an Asia-Pacific ally selected its Black Widow™ sUAS on a competitive tender, with
RTX: Redefining Global Defense with Next-Generation Air and Missile Defense Solutions
RTX is the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, delivering next-generation solutions that help customers meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global security environment. Formed through the integration of Collins
Saudi Arabia Requests 730 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $9.0
Metis Launches Skyperion Lightweight - Mobile C-UAS Detect, Track and Identify
Metis, specialists in providing Radio Frequency (RF) and drone detection technologies across diverse sectors, launches their latest detection product, Skyperion Lightweight. Skyperion Lightweight has virtually all the same passive
Lockheed Martin Launches Riyadh Software Factory to Advance Saudi Defense Innovation
Lockheed Martin announced the opening of a software factory in Riyadh. The new facility will introduce the company’s advanced software development ecosystem to the Kingdom, enabling the rapid development of sovereign
Moroccan Army Receives First Locally Produced WhAP 8×8 Armoured Vehicles
On December 24, 2025, the Royal Moroccan Army received the first batch of Wheeled Armoured Platform 8×8 vehicles, marking a pivotal shift in the North African nation’s defence procurement strategy. These vehicles, commonly known as the WhAP
Qatar Armed Forces Establish Tamim bin Hamad University for Military & Technology Sciences
In the presence of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and during the joint graduation ceremony of the Military Colleges, Qatar Armed Forces announced the establishment of Tamim bin Hamad University for
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