In first, Israeli firms, delegation display at Morocco’s Marrakech Airshow
“This marks Israel's first official participation in the defense exhibition held in Morocco since the signing of the Abraham Accords,” Israel’s Ministry of Defense said.
After combat success, AFSOC wants new Leidos cruise missile on ‘every type’ of platform
The 200-pound class Havoc Spear has a range of over 400 nautical miles (460 miles), according to Leidos.
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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.
Emirati EDGE Group delivers six unmanned helicopters to Angolan navy
The unmanned helos will be integrated on three corvettes that Angola purchased for over $1 billion in 2023.
Turkey’s MKE launches first company in Egypt
“We established a company called ‘Zafer’ entirely under Egyptian law, with all of its shares owned by MKE,” MKE General Manager Ilhami Keles told Anadolu press agency today at the Al-Alamein airshow in Egypt.
With new Paris office, UAE’s EDGE Group sees Europe as ‘next large market’: CEO
EDGE CEO Hamad Al Marar told Breaking Defense the company is seeing high demand for its tech after it played a role in defending the United Arab Emirates from Iranian attacks.
Breaking Defense’s 5 most-clicked stories of 2025
From an Army leader's harsh warning to AFRICOM's worries, here are a few stories that broke out of containment this year.
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Giving counter-UAS operators 75 km of advance warning throws the advantage to them
SkyValor extends RF detection range, providing more time to assess and respond to drone threats.
From French fighter jets to Chinese drones, Egypt expands global supply chain footprint
Egypt's Arab Organization for Industrialization inked several agreements at Cairo's Egypt Defense Expo.
Morocco to buy 10 Airbus multi-purpose H225M helos
The European firm said the H225Ms will replace Rabat's aging Puma helicopters.
Thwarting Tehran by creating prosperity in Africa
Strategic military and economic engagement with African nations can help weaken US adversaries while promoting economic interests, writes Ethan Tan of the America First Policy Institute.
AFRICOM chief warns China attempting to ‘replicate’ US assistance as Washington pulls back
Gen. Michael Langley's warning comes amid the Pentagon's rebalancing of priorities and drastic cuts to foreign aid programs.
From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options
There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.
US approves $110 million deal for patrol boats for Tunisia
Analyst Ryan Bohl told Breaking Defense the boats in question "are mostly for brown water in near shore operations that are useful for anti-smuggling activity and light security patrols."
Africa’s Sahel is ‘less safe’ after troop withdrawal: AFRICOM Commander
The number of extremist organizations "has increased across the region, and now is at the cusp of affecting coastal West Africa," AFRICOM Commander Gen. Michael Langley said.
AFRICOM hosting Chiefs of Defense conference as US forced from Niger, Chad
“I'm pretty sure that some of the representation from West Africa will bring it up [Russia moving into some African countries] because they all have been affected by Russia's activities," AFRICOM Commander Gen. Michael Langley said.
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Stabilizing global hot spots through comprehensive security assistance
As the near peer threat quickly emerges, the threat to Africa and central Asia remains, making Security Assistance efforts more crucial than ever before.