Agnes Helou
Agnes Helou was a Middle East correspondent for Defense News. Her interests include missile defense, cybersecurity, the interoperability of weapons systems and strategic issues in the Middle East and Gulf region.
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Chinese and Saudi firms create joint venture to make military drones in the kingdom
Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems Co. signed an agreement with China Electronics Technology Group Corp., with the two companies announcing their tie-up during the World Defense Show in Riyadh.
Lockheed unveils Lamprey underwater drone that can attach to ships
The Lamprey Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle can attach itself to ships, launch torpedoes and deploy airborne drones from the surface.
Opinion
Why Greenland’s takeover by the US is not needed for Golden Dome
Golden Dome is problematic for many reasons. Don’t let it be used to justify the annexation of a NATO ally’s territory as well.
German startup aims to deliver European hypersonic strike by 2029
Hypersonica says it uses military-grade components from suppliers, as the company notched a successful test flight in Norway.
Erdoğan pitches KAAN fighter jet as an alternative to Western warplanes
He described KAAN as a symbol of Turkey’s strategic autonomy, noting that discussions with Saudi Arabia included the possibility of shared investment.
Russian stealth jets have arrived in North Africa, as filmed by Algerian potato farmer
The U.S. government considers the deal problematic, threatening sanctions.
US Air Force needs 500 next-gen fighters, bombers to beat China, think tank says
"No more ‘divest to invest,’” aviation expert Heather Penney said, arguing that the Air Force needs to dramatically boost its F-47 and B-21 acquisition.
Ukraine seeks god mode with new control app for drone war
Mission Control feeds directly into Ukraine’s performance-based “gamification” model, where drone units earn points for verified kills.
Secure Your Finances Before You Deploy — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you understand how you can prepare your finances before you deploy and focus on your mission.
Air Force leaders chart improvements to comms, readiness | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.10.26
Air Force officials want more planes ready for war at any given moment, and are plotting ways to improve readiness rates. Plus, a roundup of optics at SHOT Show
