“Future-ready air defense”: Hervé Dammann reveals to SDArabia Thales’ pioneering radar innovations, integration of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and local manufacturing
Ali Omar As airspace threats grow more complex — from low-RCS drones and stealthy cruise missiles to electronic warfare and saturated multi-domain attacks — global armed forces are accelerating their…
MBDA signs first SKY WARDEN export contract
MBDA has signed its first export contract with a Middle Eastern country to provide its SKY WARDEN counter-UAV solution. Lorenzo Mariani, MBDA Executive Group Sales and Business Development, said: “Signing this export…
Cybersecurity, AI, Quantum Tech and Resilient Communications: Exclusive Interview with Mr. Christophe Salomon, Thales Group’s Executive Vice-President Secure Communications & Information System
Ali Omar As defence ecosystems become increasingly digital and interconnected, cybersecurity, quantum-safe encryption, and resilient communications have become central pillars of national defence strategies.On the sidelines of Dubai Airshow 2025,…
F-35, Abrams tank sales part of new US-Saudi Strategic Defense Agreement
As part of a newly signed Strategic Defense Agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia, Washington has greenlit the sale of F-35 fighters and 300 Abrams tanks to the Middle East ally,…
Saudi Arabia ‘should get top of the line’:F-35s like Israel, Trump says
U.S President Donald Trump said that both Israel and Saudi Arabia are “great” allies, as he confirmed that the United States would sell Riyadh F-35 fighter jets that are “pretty…
Embraer Signs MoUs with AMMROC and GAL to Pursuit Defense Development and Support Opportunities in the Middle East
Embraer signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with UAE-based companies AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center) and GAL (Global Aerospace Logistics), marking a significant step toward expanding its…
MBDA cooperation in Middle East for innovative offers and technologies at Dubai Airshow 2025
MBDA, the European leader in complex weapons systems, is attending the 18th Edition of Dubai Airshow taking place from 17th to 21st November. Leveraging over 40 years of cooperation with…
MBDA cooperation in Middle East for innovative offers and technologies at Dubai Airshow 2025
MBDA, the European leader in complex weapons systems, is attending the 18th Edition of Dubai Airshow taking place from 17th to 21st November. Leveraging over 40 years of cooperation with…
Saudi Arabia eyes German “MEKO A-200” frigates from TKMS
Saudi Arabia is reportedly holding preliminary discussions with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to evaluate the MEKO A-200 frigate as part of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces’ long-term procurement plan.…
In an unprecedented step.. Israeli military company establishes first branch in UAE
The Hebrew newspaper Maariv reported on Sunday that the Israeli government has approved the establishment of a branch of Controp Precision Technologies Ltd in the United Arab Emirates. The move has been…