BAE Systems and Der’a Sign MoU to Explore Defence Collaboration Opportunities
BAE Systems and Der’a have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at DSEI, London, to explore opportunities for collaboration in support of Oman’s defence sector and broader national capabilities. The…
NAMI and Lockheed Martin Collaborate for Additive Manufacturing Conversion Project
National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI), a joint venture between Dussur and 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD), and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), have agreed to collaborate on a project to qualify…
“Hanwha Aerospace” Inaugurates MENA Headquarters in Riyadh to Accelerate Defense Cooperation
Hanwha Aerospace has launched its regional headquarters in Riyadh for the Middle East and North Africa region, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion in the region, the…
Aselsan launches the largest defense industry investment in Türkiye’s history
ASELSAN has embarked on the country’s largest defense industry investment to strengthen the mass-production infrastructure for game-changing technologies. Marking its 50th anniversary this year, the company celebrated a historic milestone…
Türkiye And Egypt Launch Joint VTOL Drone Production Reshaping African Defense Market
On August 27, 2025, an agreement was signed in Cairo between Türkiye’s defense technology company Havelsan and Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) for the joint production of vertical takeoff…
Strengthening partnerships in the UAE and the future of AI in the aerospace and defense sector: An exclusive interview with Mr. Kirk Schultz, Boeing’s Senior Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa
Ali Omar In conjunction with the activities of the “IDEX and NAVDEX 2025” exhibitions in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi, Security and Defense Arabia conducted an exclusive interview with Mr.…
Hezbollah, Houthis downing of drones challenges Israel, US air superiority
“Israel and the United States will need to gradually adjust their operating procedures,” said Bruce Bennett, senior adjunct international defense researcher at RAND Corporation. RIAD KAHWAJI DUBAI — A series…
As US Navy bats down Red Sea ‘threats,’ analysts see years-old security problem
Riad Kahwaji “The Houthi disruptive capability… is not a new phenomenon,” one expert told Breaking Defense. The American guided missile destroyer USS Mason on Wednesday shot down a drone that a US…
The Israeli Gaza campaign: High expectations, big risks and bleak outcomes
Riad Kahwaji Analysts say there are three overarching questions: Whether Israel’s goal of eliminating Hamas is realistic, whether another front in the war will explode, and what the long-term regional…
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.…