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…
China’s presence is growing in the Middle East, but it’s not a security challenge to US — yet
Riad Kahwaji wrote in “Breaking Defense”: China’s security relations with Middle Eastern countries have improved in recent years, capitalizing on a gap in the domestic defense requirements caused by strict…
Iraq: 8 US Bell 505 jets received as part of the second batch
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that it received eight American Bell 505 jets, marking the arrival of the second batch under Iraq’s ongoing military aviation modernization program.…