Defense News
Saudi Ministry of Defense Announces New Commander of Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition
As part of the continued implementation of the foundational arrangements for the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition, the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the appointment of Rear Admiral
Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Visits US to Expand Defense Industry Cooperation
Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khalid Al Biyari visited the United States to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation and expand collaboration in military industries, technology transfer and regional
Northrop Grumman Enters Into $3 Billion Landmark Agreements to Accelerate Missile Interceptor Production
Northrop Grumman has signed two multi-year framework agreements totaling over $3 billion to further power the Arsenal of Freedom. Working alongside the U.S. Department of War and Lockheed Martin, the company is increasing production
U.S. Department of War Awards Lockheed Martin $58.62 Billion for Multiyear PAC-3 MSE Production
The U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year undefinitized contract action (UCA) modification for up to $53.86 billion for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors, supporting the Department of War’s
GCC Armed Forces Participate in “Bahrain Shield” Exercise
Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), inspected the Bahrain Shield joint exercise, conducted by the BDF from July 28 to 30, with the participation of the Armed Forces of the Gulf Cooperation
AFRICOM to Establish “Africa Multidomain Training & Experimentation Center” in Morocco
The Kingdom of Morocco Royal Armed Forces and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at AFRICOM Headquarters July 13, 2026, seeking to establish the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center
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