Qatari companies unveil new USVs as Iran skips 2026 DIMDEX naval expo
New on the Middle East Defense Digest: Drone boats, the Qatari defense industry and foreign ships make their mark in Doha.
EDGE CEO lays out global expansion plans for 2026
In a wide-ranging interview, EDGE Group CEO Hamad Al Marar discusses the company’s $7 billion Indonesia deal, its partnership with Anduril to expand into the US market, and how EDGE is pushing into space as part of its long-term global growth strategy.
UAE’s EDGE Group plans next steps of expansion beyond Middle East
CEO Hamad Al Marar mused that EDGE could make an appearance at a future Association of the US Army exposition.
General Atomics executive breaks down CCA demand, MQ-9 plans and standoff strategy
Dive into how General Atomics Aeronautical Systems plans to protect MQ-9s, adapt for peer threats and evolve its unmanned systems portfolio over the next five years.
A Saudi-Israel deal and more from the Manama Dialogue 2025: Middle East Defense Digest
Breaking Defense's Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou talks the biggest takeaways from the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.
Why Qatar wants an air force facility inside the United States
Breaking Defense's Agnes Helou walks you through the latest headlines from the region in this month's edition of the Middle East Defense Digest.
The latest from EDGE Group and an interview with Aselsan’s CEO: Middle East Defense Digest [Video]
Breaking Defense's Agnes Helou runs down the latest from the Middle East after Israel's attack on Qatar. Then she speaks to the CEO of Aselsan.
On the ground at Turkey’s arms expo: The Middle East Defense Digest [VIDEO]
Agnes Helou takes you on a tour of the IDEF 2025 show floor. Then she interviews the CEO of Turkish Aerospace Industries.
Regional sales and ASFAT’s CEO on his expansion plans: Middle East Defense Digest [Video]
In this first edition of the Middle East Defense Digest, Agnes Helou walks you through some recent weapons deals in the region before interviewing ASFAT CEO Mustafa Ilbas.
The Middle East Defense Digest: A new regional show, coming soon. [Video]
In a new monthly show, Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou will walk you through the biggest news from the region, along with interviews from newsmakers.