$2.65bn in contracts signed during first two days of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Tawazun Council, UAE's authority responsible for managing acquisitions, procurement, and contracts on behalf of the Ministry of Defense and security agencies, said Tuesday that it had signed five deals worth a total of AED 5.8 billion with local and international companies on the second day of...
Turkey jails opposition party politician: reports
A well-known Turkish defense analyst and founder of the opposition Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA), Metin Gurcan, has been jailed on charges of "political and military espionage," local media reported on Tuesday.
Emirates Stallions acquires stake in WFC
Acquisition aimed at diversifying Emirates Stallions' business.
GCC Unified Military Command’s headquarters opens in Riyadh
The opening was also attended by GCC defense ministers, and GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf.
RAF claims world first flight using synthetic oil
Group Captain Peter Hackett completed a short flight in an Ikarus C42 microlight aircraft at an airfield in Gloucestershire, western England, earlier this month.
UAE to boost arms industry in order to reduce imports
Drones, guided missiles, simulators: the United Arab Emirates is on the offensive to develop its defense industry in a bid to wean itself off dependence on imports.Saudi forces arrive in UAE for ‘One Destiny/1’ exercise
In order to boost military cooperation, and to exchange military expertise, members of Royal Saudi Land Forces arrived in the UAE for the "One Destiny/1" exercise with the UAE Land Forces, which will be held for three weeks.
Blinken says US committed to the defense of Saudi Arabia
The US sees Saudi Arabia as a vital partner and America is committed to the defense of the Kingdom, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Saudi defense sector opens up for investment
Saudi Arabia has opened up its defense sector for local and international companies to invest in, and in this direction it will launch a digital platform for investors.
Israeli army strikes Lebanon with artillery fire after rocket attacks
Israeli forces say one of the rockets was intercepted by the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System and the second rocket fell in an open area inside Israel
Oman, India vow to boost defense ties with two agreements
Defense ties between Oman and India deepen as the two countries sign two agreements on military matters The cooperation will enhance maritime security and further boost relations between the navy forces of the two countries Oman and India have pledged to deepen their military ties that will further strengthen bilateral...Turkey’s march toward defense self-sufficiency
Turkey is stepping up its investments in its defense industries, aiming to reduce its dependence on imports and insulate the country’s military capacity from embargoes and blockades, while also seeking to expand the reach of the Turkish armed forces, though it is doubtful if all of the targets set by...
