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…
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…