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Iranian Navy Adds Two Strategic Cruise Missiles to its Fleet
2023-12-26 Read More...
The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (NEDAJA) has added two homemade cruise missiles to its fleet amid efforts to boost the combat capabilities of the force in countering

Saudi Defense Minister Meets French President, Heads of Industrial Companies
2023-12-21 Read More...
Upon the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met at the Elysée Palace

Saudi Defense Minister Visits French Frigate Chevalier Paul, Witnesses Air Drill with Rafale Jets
2023-12-21 Read More...
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited Thursday French Frigate Chevalier Paul in the Mediterranean Sea, south of

Fincantieri: Steel Cutting of New Hydro-Oceanographic Ship of Italian Navy
2023-12-21 Read More...
The steel cutting ceremony of the new Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (N.I.O.M.) of the Italian Navy, intended for mapping and scientific monitoring activities, as well as in support of the initiatives of the Hydrographic Institute, took place Thursday at

Saudi Arabia, France Sign Draft Plan for Cooperation in Military Industries
2023-12-20 Read More...
Saudi Arabian Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his accompanying delegation arrived in the French capital, Paris, Wednesday on an official visit, upon the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin

Algeria, China Commemorate 40th Anniversary of Cooperation in Defence Industry
2023-12-20 Read More...
As part of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Algerian-Chinese bilateral cooperation in the field of defence industry, Major General Ismaïl Seddiki, Chief of the Organization and Logistics Department of the General Staff of

Government of Canada Orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS from GA-ASI
2023-12-20 Read More...
The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The order includes the

Navantia Starts Construction of Second F-110 Class Frigate for Spanish Navy
2023-12-20 Read More...
Navantia has started the construction process of the second frigate of the F-110 class for the Spanish Navy, thus confirming the speeding up of this programme valued at €4.325

Iran to Mass Produce its Yasin Training Jet
2023-12-20 Read More...
Iran is planning to mass produce the Yasin training jet in an attempt to enhance the efficiency of pilot training programs within the Armed Forces, Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani has

RTX Names Christopher T. Calio to Succeed Gregory J. Hayes as CEO
2023-12-19 Read More...
In a planned leadership transition, RTX announced Thursday that President and Chief Operating Officer Christopher T. Calio (photo) will succeed Gregory J. Hayes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the 2024 RTX Annual Shareowners

Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan Global Fleet Achieves 250,000 Flight Hours in Operations
2023-12-19 Read More...
Leonardo celebrates a major operational milestone achieved by the C-27J Spartan global fleet, which has now logged 250,000 flight

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Hands Over Third MEKO Frigate to Egyptian Navy
2023-12-16 Read More...
In a festive ceremony held in Bremerhaven on 15 December, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems handed over the frigate “AL-QADEER” to the Navy of the Arab Republic of

Otokar Receives New 4x4 Armored Vehicle Order
2023-12-16 Read More...
Otokar, the global land systems manufacturer of Türkiye, received an export order for its 4x4 tactical wheeled armored vehicles worth around $136 million, including spare parts, maintenance equipment, and training

NATO Secretary General Pays Historic Visit to Saudi Arabia
2023-12-14 Read More...
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg set out his vision for deeper cooperation between NATO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a historic visit to Riyadh - the first ever by a sitting Secretary General of

KNDS, Leonardo Form Strategic Alliance
2023-12-14 Read More...
Under the auspices of the Italian Ministry of Defense (MoD), Leonardo and KNDS have signed an agreement for further development of a more intensive cooperation. The aim is to create a truly European Defense Group

Zamil to Build Industrial Complex for SAMI Land Services
2023-12-13 Read More...
Zamil Steel Construction Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zamil Industrial Investment Company, has been awarded a contract worth SAR 574.9 million (US$ 153.3 million) by SAMI Land Services for the construction

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