Iraq upgrades T-90S/IQ tanks with extra armor against drones and anti-tank weapons
Iraq has become the first Arab army to independently apply Russia’s wartime experience from Ukraine by adding extra armor to its tanks. The goal is to increase protection against FPV…
Saudi-Pakistan defense pact brings new nuclear player to region
“The agreement stipulates that a foreign aggression on one is an attack on both,” Faisal Al Hamad, a retired Saudi Air Force Brigadier General and defense analyst, told Breaking Defense…
Israeli anti-missile laser system ‘Iron Beam’ ready for military use this year
A low-cost, high-power laser-based system aimed at destroying incoming missiles has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operational use by the military later this year, Israel’s Defence Ministry…
NATO Chief endorses Türkiye’s participation in EU SAFE Program
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed support for Türkiye’s participation in the European Union’s newly established defense financing program SAFE, according to a report by the Greek daily Kathimerini. Citing…
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.…