Trump says Iran and Israel have violated ‘ceasefire’ brokered by the US
Analysts told Breaking Defense that any ceasefire would be on shaky ground, especially if Israel sees a chance to topple the Iranian regime.
In first, Emirati guided weapons to be equipped on UAE’s French Rafale F4 fighter fleet
Three different munitions — the Mk81, Mk82 and longer-range Mk83 guided bombs made by EDGE subsidiary Al Tariq — will all be integrated on the fourth generation plane in due course, Al Tariq CEO Theunis Botha told Breaking Defense.
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AI is transforming pilot training and the aircraft they fly
Modeling and simulation get an AI upgrade for more realistic training and improved autonomous platforms.
After hack, Thales defense and security project data yet to appear on dark web
Sources expressed confidence that military and security projects were not affected by the breach, but admitted that it’s possible information was stolen that has yet to be discovered or made public.
Royal Jordanian Air Force inks deal to procure 10 Bell 505 trainer helicopters
The helos are part of an ongoing modernization push by the Middle Eastern kingdom.
As Western defense firms eye expansion in the UAE, local competition awaits
To avoid going up directly up against local behemoths like the EDGE Group, partnerships offer a path to Gulf customers.
Saudi naval modernization pushes ahead, with eye always on Iran
The first of five new corvettes recently arrived at King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, upgrading the Saudi fleet's capabilities in the Red Sea.
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Meeting modern airpower needs with faster R&D cycles for propulsion
As aircraft shrink, threats expand, and technology accelerates, aircraft engines must iterate along with the threats.
From fighter jets to counter-UAV tech, Qatar prepares World Cup security
With international help and high-tech acquisitions, the Gulf nation is trying to leave little to chance.
After Tunisian president’s power grab, are Western defense deals in doubt?
The US has criticized the “erosion” of democracy in the North African nation, but hasn't said it would cancel or curtail aircraft sales.
In a first, Lebanese navy to operate drones to aid maritime border security
In an exclusive interview, Lebanese Navy Commander Senior Capt. Haissam Dannaoui talks UAVs, retiring old ships and help from friendly nations.
In North Africa, a fighter jet arms race, with Russia and the US on either side
Algeria and Morocco are eyeing advanced air fighter fleets - and each other.
The questions that warfighters ask the most are now answered with data analytics
CDAO’s Advana data analytics platform is ingesting data from about 500 DoD business systems.
Seeking regional partners, UAE’s Edge Group wants to be ‘not just simply a vendor’: CEO
The conglomeration of 25 entities is focusing on drones, AI and munitions, CEO Mansour Almulla says.
New F-16s give Jordan’s air force a boost, but what comes next?
With a planned budget increase in the next four years, Jordan has three key prioritization areas - but regional events could cause those to flip.
As UAV tech spreads, Gulf firms bet on upgrades with drone-to-satellite links
Middle East firms seek to produce their own long-range drones using satellite links, company officials and experts told Breaking Defense.
Iraq says its spending big on artillery and jets. Can it afford them?
The government in Baghdad has announced new contracts for US-made weapons, but it's not clear if the system will ever come to fruition.