In nuclear push, Saudi Arabia could play US, China off each other
Riad Kahwaji Saudi Arabia is making a push for nuclear power as part of any US-brokered pact with Israel – and Riyadh won’t be shy about seeking what it wants.…
DRONE EVOLUTION LAUNCHES SENTINEL TETHERED UAV AT DSEI 2023
Drone Evolution launches SENTINEL, its new, tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system at DSEI 2023. Designed and built in the UK, SENTINEL has been teamed with Steatite’s MPU5 MESH radio,…
Would US Marines on merchant ships be enough to deter Iran in the Gulf?
Riad Kahwaji The US is bolstering its presence in the Gulf waters, with US Central Command announcing on July 20 that an amphibious ready group, along with some 3,000 sailors and Marines…
Non-US firms are winning big deals in the Gulf. Can Washington reverse the trend?
Riad Kahwaji Over the last four years there has been a clear shift in the Gulf towards buying non-American major defense articles. But regional defense experts do not believe there…
On behalf of Germany, Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with a further 20 Marder IFVs
At the behest of the German government, Rheinmetall is once again supplying Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles. Awarded in May 2023, the order is worth a figure in the…
EDGE and Brazilian Navy Forge Ahead with Joint Development of Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles
Landmark agreement to build competitive sovereign capabilities to be marketed locally and globally EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and the Brazilian Navy, have signed…
Safran’s Euroflir 410D observation and target designation system chosen for French air force’s VADOR intelligence aircraft
Safran Electronics & Defense’s Euroflir 410D optronic (electro-optical) system has been selected by the French defense procurement agency DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) for the Beechcraft Super King Air 350…
Safran to supply SkyNaute navigation system, APIRS attitude and heading reference system and trim actuators for modernized Tiger helicopters
As part of the Tiger attack helicopter modernization program, Airbus Helicopters has chosen key navigation and flight control equipment from Safran Electronics & Defense for the aircraft to be deployed…
Greek Army chooses Safran’s Patroller to upgrade Greek army’s tactical drone force through NSPA
The Greek Army has chosen Safran Electronics & Defense to upgrade the Greek army’s drone fleet,with four new Patroller tactical drones to be added to the country’s current Sperwer drones.…
ACHILE project – European dismounted soldier system community ready to start design of next generation
The European Commission has awarded a €40-million grant to the ACHILE (Augmented Capability for HIgh end soLdiErs) consortium to develop innovative solutions for next-generation dismounted soldier systems in Europe. ACHILE…