Bahrain Defence & Security

F-16 Block 70 jet makes ferry flight to Bahrain

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2024 0

Over 3,100 F-16s are operational in 25 countries In a unique accomplishment for both Lockheed Martin and Bahrain, the first of three F-16 Block 70 jets took off from Greenville, South Carolina, on March 7, 2024, marking the commencement of a historic ferry flight to Manama, Bahrain. This move

Business Defence & Security UAE

UAE’s EDGE Group enters pact with Spain’s Indra

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2024 0

JV to produce next-gen radar systems in the UAE The Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group has formalised a new Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Spain’s Indra Sistemas (Indra), a leading global technology and consulting company. The agreement, signed in Madrid by Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Managing Director & CEO, and Jose Vicente de los Mozos, CEO […]

Defence & Security

How the US Army’s AH-64 Apaches are ever mission-ready

News Desk 1 03/03/2024 0

The attack helicopter is the ideal tank hunter Few tools are as valuable as the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter for US Army forces in Europe. Part scout, part flying tank, the Apache’s job is to fly low and fast, sneak behind enemy lines and use a combination of advanced sensors and bruising firepower to foil […]

Business Defence & Security UAE

NIMR unveils next-gen armoured vehicle

News Desk 1 01/03/2024 0

Jais MK2 makes debut at World Defence Show 2024 In a significant development signalling technological advancement in military vehicle manufacturing, the EDGE Group’s subsidiary, NIMR, a renowned producer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, has officially launched the Jais Mark 2 (MK2). The unveiling came on the heels of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024, held

Defence & Security GCC Kuwait

US and Kuwait partner in Exercise Eager Defender 24

Arnold Pinto 12/02/2024 0

Initiative strengthens bilateral maritime capabilities The Kuwait Naval Force, Kuwait Coast Guard, US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), and US Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) have concluded Exercise Eager Defender 24, a bilateral maritime drill to bolster mutual interoperability and capabilities. The exercise, led by Task Force 51/5th Marine

Bahrain Defence & Security GCC

New commander takes helm of US 5th Fleet in Bahrain

Arnold Pinto 09/02/2024 0

Brad Cooper departs as CENTCOM Deputy Commander In a formal change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper handed over the reins of Middle East US naval forces to Vice Adm. George Wikoff on February 1, 2024. The time-honoured event marked Wikoff’s assumption of command over the US Naval Forces […]

Business Defence & Security GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and Leonardo sign strategic partnership

Arnold Pinto 08/02/2024 0

Pact covers defence and aerospace advancements Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and the General Authority for Military Industries have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo to explore, develop, and assess various investment and collaboration prospects within the defence and aerospace sector. The announcement occurred during a formal ceremony at

Defence & Security GCC Saudi Arabia

High-profile speakers feature at World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh 

News Desk 1 07/02/2024 0

Global defence sector meets in Saudi capital A stellar lineup of industry titans and senior government figures is addressing attendees at the World Defense Show in Riyadh (February 4-8, 2024). February 4 witnessed the Future Defence Leadership Forum, with Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), delivering the opening

Defence & Security

Indian warship frees 36 crew members from Somali pirates

Arnold Pinto 03/02/2024 0

17 Iranian and 19 Pakistani citizens freed The Indian Navy has rescued two hijacked Iranian-flagged fishing vessels along with 36 crew (17 Iranian and 19 Pakistani) over less than 36 hours and prevented misuse of the fishing vessels as pirate mother ships to target merchant vessels. The saga began on January 28, 2024, when the […]

Defence & Security Aviation GCC UAE

Saab enters $190 million GlobalEye support pact with UAE

News Desk 1 27/01/2024 0

The 3-year contract period runs until 2026 Saab has signed a $190-million agreement with the UAE Ministry of Defence for in-service support for the Swedish defence and security company’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The three-year contract runs until 2026 and includes maintenance, logistics support, and training services. In a media

Defence & Security Business

NATO signs artillery ammunition contracts worth $1.2 billion

Arnold Pinto 26/01/2024 0

Against the backdrop of Russia’s war in Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and General Manager of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Stacy Cummings signed contracts to purchase around 220,000 155-millimetre artillery shells worth $1.2 billion. In his address at the signing ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on January 23, 2024,

Defence & Security

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in deal worth $1.87 billion

News Desk 1 28/12/2023 0

Aircraft will be supplied in two configurations The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configurations in a deal amounting to $1.87 billion (€1.695 billion). The contract includes training systems (Full Flight Simulator and Mission System Simulator) and an initial

Defence & Security

Saab set to showcase JLTV-mounted air defence system at DSEI 2023

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2023 0

Saab, a leading global defence and space manufacturing company, will showcase its missile-equipped RBS 70 NG Mobile Firing Unit (MFU) integrated with the Swedish company’s ultra-rugged tactical electronics, low-latency video distribution system and Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) on an Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) at the Defence and Security