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GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B for Second Lifetime
2024-10-16 Read More...On September 30, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a major milestone with the full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The team completed the “second lifetime” of fatigue
Higher Organising Committee of IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 Reviews Preparations for Largest Edition
The Higher Organising Committee of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, along with the accompanying International Defence Conference, held its first meeting to discuss the preparations for the 17th edition of the event, which will take place under the patronage
AM General Focuses on Tactical Capabilities for AUSA 2024
AM General, leader in military automotive systems and technology, is displaying an array of mobility capabilities that are addressing the complexities of the evolving battlefield at the Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Association of the U.S.
US Approves $1.2 Billion Sale of GMLRS & ATACMS Munitions to United Arab Emirates
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of GMLRS and ATACMS Munitions and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $1.2
“UAE-Türkiye Industry Cooperation Forum” Explores Defence, Security Partnerships
The Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC), in collaboration with the Turkish Defence and Aerospace Cluster Association (OSSA), organised the “UAE-Türkiye Defence Industry Cooperation Forum”, aimed to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise
Kuwait’s Prime Minister, Minister of Defense & Interior Receive Malaysian Defense Minister
His Highness the Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, with the attendance of the First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister, and Defense Minister, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah, received Malaysian Defense Minister
KNDS France Test Fires Ammo 155mm Rounds Beyond 42 Km in Poland
KNDS had the opportunity to demonstrate the CAESAR 8x8 long-range firing capability. Using KNDS Ammo complete rounds, a series of shots were performed with CAESAR 8x8 at the Ustka firing range in Poland late September achieving distances beyond 42
Qatar’s Armed Forces Keen to Develop Innovative Energy in Defense
The Research, Experiments and Development Centre of Qatar’s Armed Forces organised a seminar on innovative energy solutions in defense under the auspices of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed
Algerian Chief of Staff Meets Italian Defence Minister; Visits Leonardo & Fincantieri
On the third and last day of his official visit to Italy, General Saïd Chanegriha, Chief of People’s National Army Staff was received Thursday by the Italian Minister of Defense, Mr. Guido Crosetto (photo), in the presence of Admiral Giuseppe Cavo
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