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Reports: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Kuwait Order Ukrainian Interceptor Drones
2026-03-12 Read More...A Saudi Arabian arms company has signed a deal to buy Ukrainian-made interceptor missiles, the Kyiv Independent has learned, with one source within Ukraine’s defense industry saying that Riyadh and Kyiv are negotiating a separate “huge deal” for
Northrop Grumman Boosts Defense Production in Illinois
Within its one million-square-foot, cutting-edge facility in northwest suburban Chicago, Northrop Grumman’s Rolling Meadows location solidifies its position as the largest defense industry employer in Illinois. This facility plays a pivotal role in
Photonis Defense Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Advanced Night Vision Solutions
Exosens, a high-tech company focused on providing mission- and performance-critical amplification, detection, and imaging technologies, announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Photonis Defense Inc., has been awarded a firm-fixed-price Indefinite
CAE Appoints Pascal Grenier President, Defense & Security
CAE Inc. (CAE or the Company) announced senior leadership changes that support the Company’s commitment to operational excellence and sharpened focus on core growth priorities. These changes are designed to strengthen CAE’s Defense & Security
Jordan Requests Ku Band Multi-Function Radio Frequency System (KuMRFS) Radars
The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Jordan of Ku band multi-function radio frequency system (KuMRFS) radars and related equipment for an estimated cost of $280
Leonardo to Supply 23 AW149 New Medium Helicopters to UK Ministry of Defence
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation AW149s from Yeovil, the Home of British Helicopters, boosting the UK
GCC Condemns Iranian Attacks Targeting Member States, Jordan
The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held its 50th extraordinary meeting via videoconference on Sunday. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain
US Secretary of War Visits L3Harris Solid Rocket Motor Site
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the L3Harris Technologies Camden site Friday as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, highlighting the importance of American manufacturing capacity in strengthening the defense industrial base
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