US Approves Sale of APKWS to Israel, Qatar, and UAE
The US State Department has approved three separate foreign military sales of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE.
UAE Says Air Defenses Responding to Iran Missiles, Drones
Emirati air defenses were responding to missile and drone attacks from Iran, the United Arab Emirates' defence ministry said Sunday, as Tehran said it was targeting aluminium industries in the Gulf nation.
US Approves Over $16B in Arms Sales to Gulf States Hit by Iran War
The US has approved $16.46 billion in military sales to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, two Gulf states that have been hit hard by fallout from the Iran war.
Nigeria Secures $200M for Defense Manufacturing Push
Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding for up to $200 million to build defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria.
Angola’s First Multi-Mission Corvette Launched in France
UAE firm EDGE Group and French shipbuilder CMN Naval have launched the first-of-class BR71 MK II Combattante corvette for the Angolan Navy in Cherbourg, France.
Saudi Arabia Turns to Ukraine for Air Defense Weapons Amid Iran Strikes
Saudi Arabia has turned to Ukraine to counter Iranian drone and missile attacks, reportedly signing a contract and negotiating a separate “huge deal” that could be finalized this week.
South Korean Cheongung-II Air Defense System Makes Combat Debut in UAE
The UAE’s South Korean-made Cheongung-II surface-to-air defense system has intercepted Iranian attacks, marking the system’s first combat use overseas.
South Korea Dispatching Cheongung-II Interceptors to UAE After Emergency Request
South Korea has agreed to dispatch Cheongung‑II air defense interceptors to the UAE following an emergency request from the Gulf state.
US Awards Raytheon $183.7M to Supply Patriot Systems to UAE
The US has awarded Raytheon a $183.7-million contract to supply new Patriot system hardware and support for the UAE.
South Korea, UAE Ink $35B Industrial Defense Deal
South Korea and the UAE have signed a defense industry cooperation memorandum of understanding valued at more than $35 billion, part of a broader $65-billion bilateral cooperation package.
UAE’s EDGE, France’s Safran Partner on Smart Weapons
A new partnership between the UAE’s EDGE Group and France’s Safran Electronics & Defense aims to shake up the smart weapons landscape by combining industrial scale and advanced systems know-how.
UAE Says Welcomes US-Backed Peace Plan for Sudan
The United Arab Emirates on Sunday said it welcomed a US-backed peace plan for the war in Sudan, where the Gulf country has repeatedly faced accusations of fueling the devastating conflict.
Four Firms Join Forces on UAE’s Next-Gen Autonomous Logistics Platform
A coalition of companies is driving UAE military logistics into the future with a new Autonomous Logistics Platform.
UAE, Qatar Expand Defense Ties With EDGE-Barzan Joint Venture
EDGE Group and Barzan Holdings have agreed to form a joint venture that will develop advanced defense technologies, deepening industrial cooperation between the UAE and Qatar.
UAE Orders 76 HT-100 and 92 HT-750 Unmanned Helicopters From EDGE
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence has awarded two contracts to EDGE Group for a combined total of 168 unmanned helicopters.
UAE Firm Rolls Out Middle East’s ‘First AI-Powered Drone Swarm Tech’
UAE-based SIRBAI is turning GPS-denied skies into a coordinated battlefield with its new AI-powered autonomous drone swarm technology.
General Atomics, Calidus to Co-Produce MQ-9B and Gambit Aircraft in UAE
GA-ASI will collaborate with Calidus Aerospace to co-produce MQ-9B drones and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the UAE.
Lockheed Martin to Continue Maintenance for UAE’s THAAD Missile Defense System
Lockheed Martin has received a $142.6-million contract to extend sustainment services for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense batteries in the UAE.
EDGE, EM&E Kick Off Ferox Armored Vehicle Production in Spain
The UAE’s state-owned company EDGE Group has signed a technology transfer agreement with EM&E Group to produce the Ferox 6x6 armored vehicle in Spain.
UAE Builds Rapid-Response Shield Against Drones and Loitering Threats
A new short-range air defense system designed for rapid deployment is set to tackle asymmetric threats in the UAE.
Embraer Picks UAE Over Saudi Arabia for C-390 Completion Center
Embraer has decided to pivot its regional strategy for the C-390 Millennium, choosing the UAE over Saudi Arabia for a new completion center.
ACS to Supply Autonomous ‘Bullfrog’ Anti-Drone Systems to S. Korea, UAE
Allen Control Systems has secured contracts with South Korea and the UAE to supply its “Bullfrog” autonomous weapon systems built for countering drones.
Angola, UAE’s EDGE Group Near Border Security Deal
Angola is looking to bolster border security as it nears an agreement with EDGE Group for a nationwide surveillance and command program.
UAE’s EDGE Group Opens Defense Facilities in Brazil, Switzerland
The UAE’s state-owned defense conglomerate EDGE Group has announced expansions of its operations in Brazil and Switzerland.
