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Saudi Arabia Requests 730 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles
2026-02-02 Read More...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
BAE Systems, Barzan Holdings to Explore Technology Collaboration Opportunities
Barzan Holdings has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BAE Systems, a provider of some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, to explore collaboration in future defence
Boeing, Barzan Holdings Sign LoI to Strengthen Defence Collaboration
Boeing and Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s leading Defence and Security Company, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) marking a significant step toward enhanced collaboration in manpower support, maintenance, sustainment, training, and logistics for Boeing
UAE Wins Bid to Host the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine 2026
The UAE Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with ADNEC Group, announced that the United Arab Emirates has been awarded the hosting rights for the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine 2026 (ICMM), scheduled to take place from 9 to 13 November
SIRBAI Partners with EDGE to Advance AI-Powered Swarming Capabilities for Unmanned Aerial Systems
SIRBAI, a specialist in autonomous defense solutions and intelligent swarm technologies, has signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defense groups, to explore
Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC 2026) Convenes in Qatar
As part of the ninth edition of the DIMDEX 2026, the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) convened on Tuesday, bringing together senior naval commanders, defence officials, strategic experts, and academics to address key issues shaping the
Barzan Holdings, Lockheed Martin to Advance Human Capital & Defense Innovation Cooperation
Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s national defense and security leader, and Lockheed Martin have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) at DIMDEX 2026 to reaffirm their shared commitment to Qatar’s defense ecosystem through human capital development and
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