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Edge Group Secures $3.8B in UAE Military Contracts

Two units of Emirati defense conglomerate Edge Group secured separate military contracts totaling $3.8 billion during the Dubai Airshow 2021.

Lockheed Ready to Supply India With New-Age Military Solutions

Lockheed Martin is ready to collaborate with Indian defense firms in addressing the country’s requirements for new-age military solutions.

Israel Unveils Multi-Beam ‘Scorpius’ Electronic Warfare System

IAI has unveiled its “Scorpius” suite of electronic warfare systems, capable of simultaneously targeting multiple threats across frequencies and in different directions.

Suspected Jihadists Kill at Least 20 in Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed at least 19 gendarmes and a civilian in an attack in northern Burkina Faso.

Taliban Launch Operation Against IS in Southern Afghanistan

The Taliban have launched a crackdown on suspected Islamic State hideouts in southern Afghanistan.

Israeli Weapons-Maker Elbit Systems Launches UAE Venture

Israeli weapons-maker Elbit Systems launched a new venture in the United Arab Emirates.

Armenia, Azerbaijan Accuse Each Other of Opening Fire

Armenia and Azerbaijan mutually accused each other of opening fire near the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Russia’s Radiation Reconnaissance Robots Undergoing Trials

The Russian Army will receive a mobile multi-purpose robotic vehicle to protect and assist troops during radiation, chemical, and biological reconnaissance missions.

US Army Awards Raytheon $17.5M Surveillance Contract

The US Army has awarded Raytheon Intelligence & Space a contract worth $17.5 million to provide improved Mode 5 and ADS-B surveillance capabilities.

True Velocity to Buy Weapons Designer LoneStar for $84 Million

Ammunition technology provider True Velocity will acquire American defense firm LoneStar Future Weapons in a deal valued at $84 million.

Russia, Belarus Holding Snap Paratrooper Drills Near Polish Border

Belarus and Russia are holding joint military drills near Belarus' western border with EU member Poland where a migrant crisis is unfolding.

Philippines to Receive Weapons, Equipment From South Korea

The Philippines will receive several weapon systems and military equipment from South Korea, according to officials familiar with the matter.

Mozambique Launches New Force to Fight Islamist Unrest

Mozambique launched a special force of elite soldiers and police to combat an Islamist uprising that has threatened the country's lucrative natural gas projects.

Russian Military Snipers to Receive Upgraded Dragunov Rifle

The Russian military will issue a new weapon to its intelligence and special forces units, replacing the Dragunov sniper rifle with its latest version.

Gulf States in First Joint Naval Exercises With Israel

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have launched joint naval exercises with Israel for the first time, amid tensions with Iran.

Atlanta-Based Startup Unveils Hypersonic Aircraft Prototype

A Georgia-based aerospace startup unveiled its Mach 5-capable hypersonic aircraft prototype this week, wowing the audience with the roar of its engine afterburner.