The last two Typhoons on order at the Warton facility are set to be delivered in 2025, meaning BAE needs to find more export customers to keep fresh a workforce it is counting on to make the sixth-gen GCAP fighter in the future.
By Tim MartinDisplay screens are the eyes for maneuver forces needing to command and control
The Army is upfitting vehicles with big 24 or 32-inch displays that present multiple sources of data for a full operational picture.
Sweden has signed up with five other European nations to develop a long-range strike missile, a move that Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson told Breaking Defense will fill a crucial security gap for his nation.
By Jonas Olsson
RTX entered into two three-year deferred prosecution agreements as part of a settlement with the Justice Department.
By Valerie Insinna
This fleet will enhance the security of Doha and assert Turkey’s military presence in the Gulf amid potential destabilization efforts in the region, sending a message to “those who seek to undermine security.” said Ali Bakir.
By Agnes Helou
Qatar indicated it was going with France’s VBCI back in 2017, but as no final order has been signed, competition with fellow KNDS-produced vehicle Boxer is alive and well.
By Agnes Helou
A top official from state-owned Barzan Holdings told Breaking Defense the firm has invested with US-based SpinLaunch to fling satellites into orbit without the use of rockets.
By Agnes Helou
One representative at Tehran’s expansive booth told Breaking Defense the weapons are available to export to basically any country except the US and Israel.
By Agnes Helou
Integrating commercial off-the-shelf computing on military platforms and how to make it work
The systems may be off-the-shelf, but the packaging for integration on vehicles and ships provides cradle-to-grave resiliency.
From tectonic geopolitical shifts to billion-dollar-defense deals, here’s just some of the key events in the Middle East in 2023.
By Agnes Helou
The US remains the major player in the region, but there are reasons to be nervous about both Europe and South Korean firms moving in.
By Riad Kahwaji
The war in Ukraine may have spurred large defense jumps in Europe, but analysis suggests the Middle East seems preoccupied with regional issues.
By Agnes Helou
Naval buys position the peninsula Gulf nation to work with international allies, while sailing into deeper waters.
By Agnes Helou
Time to explore some of the most striking European defense stories to have emerged from 2022, and naturally comparing them to players that stood out on soccer’s grandest stage.
By Tim Martin
The US says the sale would support American national security interests by “helping to improve the security of a friendly country that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.”
By Lee Ferran
With international help and high-tech acquisitions, the Gulf nation is trying to leave little to chance.
By Agnes Helou
