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Tawazun Council, Türkiye’s SSB Hold First Working Group Meeting in Abu Dhabi
2023-10-31 Read More...Tawazun Council and the Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB) convened their first Working Group Meeting in Abu Dhabi to discuss various topics, including the development of a joint roadmap, research and development initiatives, and joint defence
Joint International ‘Ferocious Falcon-5’ Exercise Kicks Off in Qatar
The Joint international exercise ‘Ferocious Falcon-5 2023’ began in Qatar on Sunday under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah and in the presence of Chief of Staff of
Embraer Announces New Leadership for Defense Business Development in the US
Embraer announced changes in the leadership for Defense & Security. The company appointed Jake Williams as the new Vice President of Business Development & Sales for Embraer Defense & Security (EDS) in North America. The change will take
Fincantieri, Leonardo to Collaborate in Underwater Domain
Fincantieri and Leonardo are strengthening their collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the underwater domain, with the aim of pooling their respective expertise and capabilities in the sector. The initiative also
Saudi Air Force Commander Launches New Strategy & Identity for “SAMI Aerospace Mechanics”
Under the patronage of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Commander Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the new strategy and identity of SAMI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and national
Launching of Second Mine Countermeasure Vessel of Belgian-Dutch rMCM Programme
The launching ceremony of the Vlissingen, second of the twelve mine countermeasure vessels of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme, intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy, took place on October 19th 2023 in Concarneau in the presence of
First KC-390 Millennium in NATO Configuration Enters into Service with Portuguese Air Force
The first KC-390 Millennium of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has entered into service at the Beja Air Base. The aircraft meets the requirements set by the National Aeronautical Authority (AAN) of Portugal and includes standard NATO (North Atlantic
Huneed Technologies to Supply Flat Panel Array to GA-ASI
During a ceremony at ADEX (Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition) on October 18, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huneed Technologies for the Korean company to
Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS) Developed in Türkiye for First Time
Developing innovative and national solutions in line with Türkiye’s goal of establishing a fully independent defence industry, STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. took another critical step in its nationalisation efforts aimed at
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