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…
Dr. Sultan Almorqi appointed Managing Director of RTX’s Raytheon Saudi Arabia
Raytheon Saudi Arabia today announced the appointment of Sultan Almorqi as managing director. Almorqi will be responsible for driving Raytheon Saudi Arabia’s business strategy in the Kingdom, focusing on program…
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.…
Indonesia confirms plan to acquire 42 Chinese J-10 jets amid U.S. F-15EX uncertainty
Indonesia has confirmed plans to buy 42 Chinese-built Chengdu J-10 fighter aircraft under a defense modernization program scheduled to begin in 2026. The announcement was made in Jakarta on October 15, 2025, following months…
GA-ASI and Dutch Ministry of Defense Sign Agreement To Develop New Defense Capabilities
On October 16, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an agreement to develop innovative defense capabilities starting with a small unmanned aircraft…
Boeing awarded approximately $2.7 billion in multiyear contracts for PAC‑3 seeker production
Boeing has been awarded a combination of multiyear contracts valued at approximately $2.7 billion to produce additional Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC‑3) seekers. Under the agreements, Boeing will deliver more than…
GA-ASI and Hanwha Finalize Deal To Produce Gray Eagle STOL UAS
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea industry leader Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement on October 14 to partner in development of the Gray Eagle® Short Takeoff and…
US Army Taps GA-ASI To Add MOSA-EW Capability Onto Gray Eagle UAS
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) a new contract to add a C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS)-compliant open architecture Electronic Warfare (EW) capability…
Boeing lands $173M contract for 8 more MH-139A helicopters for US Air Force
Boeing has announced plans to manufacture eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the US Air Force, in a deal worth more than $173 million. This latest order follows a…
“Lockheed Martin” begins testing first “SPY-7” radar system for Japan’s Aegis-equipped vessels
Lockheed Martin has begun critical testing of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar system for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) programme, marking a key milestone in partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Defense…