Charting the Future of Naval Autonomy: SDArabia in Conversation with Naval Group at UMEX-SIMTEX 2026
Private – Ali Omar At UMEX–SIMTEX 2026, the region’s premier platform for unmanned systems and simulation technologies, naval autonomy and multi-domain operations took center stage. Against this backdrop, SDArabia spoke…
U.S. Deploys EAGLS Counter-Drone Air Defense System to Protect Middle East Bases
U.S. Central Command announced in a January 18, 2026, post on its official X account that American forces have fielded the Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System at multiple operational sites…
Barzan Holdings and Lockheed Martin Agree to Advance Human Capital and Defense Innovation Cooperation
Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s national defense and security leader, and Lockheed Martin have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) at DIMDEX 2026 to reaffirm their shared commitment to Qatar’s defense ecosystem…
Barzan Holdings and BAE Systems to explore technology collaboration opportunities
Barzan Holdings has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BAE Systems, a provider of some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, to explore…
ASELSAN and Barzan Holdings to expand BARQ Joint Venture with multiple agreements
ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defense company, has signed multiple agreements with Qatar-based Barzan Holdings during DIMDEX 2026 held in Doha, reinforcing long-term strategic partnership and advancing joint technology development in the…
US Clears 800M Patriot Sustainment and Technical Support Sale to Kuwait
The U.S. State Department has approved a major arms deal that would allow the sale of Patriot air defense systems to Kuwait. The $800 million agreement includes new interceptor missiles and upgrades,…
Saab will be exhibiting at DIMDEX 2026
At DIMDEX, Saab will be displaying a range of advanced systems that provide operational superiority across sea, air, and land domains. With a proud history of keeping people and society…
Egypt Unveils New Rafale Fighter Jet in France and Enhances Its Air Superiority
The Egyptian fighter jet “Rafale” of the latest global model F4.1 made its first appearance in the skies of France during test flights, becoming the focus of Israeli military affairs websites. The…
“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…