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 HelouWhy cloud modernization is critical to multi-domain operations
JADC2 is a forcing function, driving digital transformation of network infrastructure.
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
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
ROC-X – The solution to organic precision strike capabilities
At AUSA Global Force 2024, IAI will present integrated, AI-driven combat systems – both manned and unmanned – that are opening new opportunities on the battlefield.
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
Over 40 nations were invited to attend, according to a list reviewed by Breaking Defense. For some, like Finland and Sweden, Ukraine’s fate is intertwined with their own, but for others from Africa, the US could be sending a signal all the way to Beijing.
By Aaron Mehta
Iran was totally absent on day one of DIMDEX, but appeared with a full-fledged stand on day two. A Iranian representative said that they built it overnight in 12 hours.
By Agnes Helou
It was impossible not to take note of just how strong the Turkish presence was, out-pacing any other nation’s products on the show floor. The companies also came with a number of designs being revealed for the first time, a sign of how Turkish firms view the Qatari market.
By Agnes Helou
The center, which will control radars and sea-based tracking in real time, will include electronic warfare systems.
By Agnes Helou
