Europe ramps up defense spending to 21% of global total, led by Berlin: Report
Defense spending jumped globally to $2.63 trillion in 2025, according to IISS's latest Military Balance report.
Saudi Arabia expands naval capabilities with four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft
Delivery of the first batch of C-27 J MPAs to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces is expected to commence in 2029.
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Missiles and radar need more than demand – they need manufacturing capacity
Expanding manufacturing capacity is critical to producing missiles, radars, and launch systems.
SCOPA exec details Saudi firm’s relaunch, reveals ambitious aims
"A company cannot work with East and West. You have to make strategic decisions. And the decision has been made within SCOPA. We're working with NATO countries," company executive Walid Abu Khaled told Breaking Defense.
Turkish Aerospace in ‘final stages’ of talks over Saudis in KAAN fighter program: Exec
Riyadh has been tightlipped about how it plans to expand or upgrade its fighter fleet, with several international options on the table.
Saudi Arabia’s SAMI launches ‘transformation’ into strategic group, unveils new vehicles
“We are at a unique and important position in SAMI’s journey,” Wael Alsarhan, the organization’s chief communication and support services officer, told Breaking Defense.
Lockheed and Saudi Arabia’s ERAF to explore development of unmanned turret
It's an early first step, but Lockheed exec Tim Cahill told Breaking Defense that he's seen interest in capabilities the turret can provide from the Saudi armed forces.
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Drones and autonomous warfare: ‘One-way attack’ and reshaping ISR
Systems that can work independently while still being part of a unit are critical to carrying out multi-domain operations.
Saudi firm Intra unveils counter-EW platform, eyes full production of Shalfa munition
The first Nathir X prototype was developed four months ago and is being field-tested now.
Egypt’s AOI unveils Hamza-3 drone, rocket launcher and unmanned systems jammer
Company official said that some subsystems of HAMZA-3 were imported from China but the firm expects to localize full production in Egypt.
Amid tensions, Emirati firms bow out of Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show
Several companies were supposed to be displaying their hardware and platforms, but the designated spot doesn't show signs of Emirati presence.
Defense’s biggest players are heading to the World Defense Show. Here’s what to expect.
As dozens of foreign firms descend on Riyadh, local defense giant Saudi Arabian Military Industries "will showcase more than 60 national products and capabilities across its various subsidiaries," the firm said in a statement.
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Edge computing fails when the mission hardware can’t evolve
The payoff is quicker tech insertion, avoiding vendor lock, and more room for autonomy, sensors, weapons, and mission growth.
Lockheed Martin to launch C2 software factory in Saudi Arabia
Experts told Breaking Defense that establishing the software factory is a qualitative shift in the relation between US and Saudi from a hardware-based cooperation to software.
Turkish shipbuilder to launch ARES Naval in Saudi Arabia with two shipyards: CEO
Gulf Cooperation Council countries are "one of the top export markets for ARES in the future,” ARES Shipyard CEO Oğuzhan Pehlivanli told Breaking Defense.
CEO Q&A: Abu Dhabi Ship Building eyes large USVs and early vessel deliveries
David Massey sat down with Breaking Defense in DIMDEX in Qatar and explained how medium-sized USVs are already old hat.
Barzan exec talks new business plan, unveils agreements and new platforms
“We're focused much more on what is made in Qatar, things that we've developed and produced here locally," Barzan Chief Commercial Officer Omar Al Qadi told Breaking Defense.