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.
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Physics AI is different and changes the way defense systems are designed
Models that replicate real-world physics streamline design, testing and iteration processes.
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.
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.
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Lessons learned that bring factory speed, adaptability and scalability to air-and-missile defense
Dwindling stockpiles and lessons learned from Ukraine and Iran are driving urgent needs for revamping manufacturing.
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.
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.
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Biodefense is force protection: Ready today, prepared for tomorrow
A decorated combat aviator and biotech CEO advocates preparing for novel viral threats before the next crisis.
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.
EDGE announces $1.1B deal with Angolan navy, unveils 11 new autonomous systems
IDEX 2023 — It’s no surprise that the UAE’s largest defense conglomerate has the most floor space at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2023), but EDGE Group also sought to make a splash with a series of announcements from day one of IDEX and its sister-show NAVDEX. Off the bat, Abu Dhabi Ship Building, an […]
In Biden’s new Africa strategy, China and Russia linger in the background
The US is "very concerned" about Russian mercenaries in some countries, and about China's growing influence. But the strategy reflects much broader concerns about the future.