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GCC Condemns Iranian Attacks Targeting Member States, Jordan
The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held its 50th extraordinary meeting via videoconference on Sunday. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain
US Secretary of War Visits L3Harris Solid Rocket Motor Site
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the L3Harris Technologies Camden site Friday as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, highlighting the importance of American manufacturing capacity in strengthening the defense industrial base
Egypt Hosts Preparatory Meeting for International Conference to Support Lebanese Army
The Arab Republic of Egypt hosted the preparatory meeting of the International Conference in Support of the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces in Cairo on Tuesday, February 24, as part of international efforts to strengthen the
Lockheed Martin Applying AI to Enhance F-35 Combat Identification System
Lockheed Martin recently flight tested an artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced Combat Identification (Combat ID) capability integrated into the F-35’s information fusion system. The successful demonstration, known as Project Overwatch, marks the
EDGE Group, Safran Join Forces to Disrupt the Smart Weapons Market
EDGE Group of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Safran Electronics & Defense, an international high-technology group operating in the aviation, defence and space market, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the
Qatar Armed Forces Conclude Participation in Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition
The Qatar Armed Forces have concluded their participation in the 9th edition of the Pakistan Army Team Spirit International Competition (PATS-2026), held in the Republic of Pakistan, reaffirming ongoing military cooperation and the exchange of
Iranian Navy Chief Meets Russian, Saudi Commanders at MILAN 2026 Drill in India
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani held separate meetings Saturday with Senior Naval Commanders from Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Myanmar on the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 international naval exercise in India, stressing the need to
Northrop Grumman, Embraer Developing Advanced Tanking Capabilities for US & Allied Nations
Northrop Grumman Corporation and Embraer are working together to evolve the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft, to provide advanced tanking capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations. Together, the two companies are
L3Harris Secures Full-Rate Production Contract for US Navy Submarine Communication Systems
L3Harris Technologies has received its largest full-rate production contract for communications systems from General Dynamics Electric Boat to deliver 26 shipsets for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. By utilizing state-of-the-art
Saudi Strategic Defense Research Center, RAND Europe to Bolster Research Cooperation
The Center for Strategic Defense Research and Studies at the Saudi Ministry of Defense signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RAND Europe on the sidelines of the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 which took place in Riyadh from 8-12 February
KNDS, EOS Defence Systems to Cooperate in Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations & Weapons
KNDS, global leader in Medium Caliber Weapons, and EOS Defence Systems, a global leader in advanced remote-controlled weapon systems and integrated defence solutions for Counter-UAS, have signed a teaming agreement to jointly pursue
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