Iron Dome unsuitable as missile shield for US or Europe, officials say
The name Iron Dome, and President Trump's use of it, has led to confusion, according to developer Rafael.
UAE’s island-based weapons range gets an upgrade for drone practice
The site’s expansion will include the construction of a secondary 1.2-kilometer runway to support unmanned aerial systems’ take-off and landing.
GM Defense boosts Mideast footprint with Edge military vehicle tie-up
The General Motors subsidiary will work on the project with NIMR Automotive, an arm of the Emirati defense conglomerate, and gauge the regional market.
General Atomics eyes ‘huge’ MQ-9 sale to Saudi Arabia
Under Trump, one drone executive sees big business in the Gulf region.
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GM Defense boosts Mideast footprint with Edge military vehicle tie-up
The General Motors subsidiary will work on the project with NIMR Automotive, an arm of the Emirati defense conglomerate, and gauge the regional market.
General Atomics eyes ‘huge’ MQ-9 sale to Saudi Arabia
Under Trump, one drone executive sees big business in the Gulf region.
Ukrainian defense planners envision a drones-only front line
Ukrainian drone makers are showcasing equipment at the IDEX defense show that could help establish a front line devoid of human operators.
Fincantieri, Edge nab $500M-plus maintenance deal for UAE Navy fleet
The deal reflects the move by Italian firms, including Fincantieri and Leonardo, to enter into long-term partnerships with Gulf firms.
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Estonia’s Milrem reveals first look at new war robot
A mockup of company's hybrid-electric vehicle, dubbed Havoc, is on display at the IDEX trade show in Abu Dhabi.
Russian arms makers make big showing at Arab defense fair
Isolated by the war on Ukraine, Russia has sent its cadre of state-owned defense companies for a big footprint at the IDEX defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
Turkish government racks up naval, drone deals during Asia trip
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s trip to Asia has yielded a number of defense cooperation agreements meant to bring new business to Turkish defense firms.
As Israel fields Iron Beam, Gulf states are pining for the technology
“There has been a shared interest in so far as most would want to have them, they are high on the priority list of most regional states," one expert said.
Leonardo exec floats Eurofighter as stepstone for Saudi GCAP entrance
Saudi Arabia could gain the industrial know-how it needs for the GCAP fighter program by creating assembly lines for NH90 helicopters and Eurofighters.
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