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United Arab Emirates flag. EDGE Group and EM&E Group will establish a joint venture in the UAE
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February 26, 2026February 26, 2026By Elodie Collins0

EDGE Group, EM&E to Establish UAE Joint Venture to Develop Advanced Defense Technologies

EDGE Group, an Emirati technology and defense company, has teamed up with EM&E Group, a Spanish provider of defense and security systems, to form a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates. The companies recently signed an agreement to jointly develop defense technologies for the UAE and international markets, EDGE said Wednesday. EM&E Group is also expected to bring its...

Artillery shells. The International Institute for Strategic Studies said global defense spending hit $2.63 trillion in 2025.
February 25, 2026February 25, 2026By Miles Jamison0

Global Defense Spending Hits $2.63T in 2025 as Europe Drives Growth

The International Institute for Strategic Studies reported that global defense spending reached $2.63 trillion in 2025, a 2.5 percent increase from the previous year, largely fueled by higher expenditures in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. What Is Driving Global Growth? According to the IISS Military Balance report published Tuesday, global defense spending growth in 2025 was driven primarily by heightened geopolitical...

Canada flag. Canadian officials examine vendor performance tracking as part of broader procurement reform efforts.
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February 24, 2026February 24, 2026By Kristen Smith0

Canadian Procurement Office Forum Spotlights Push for Federal Vendor Performance System

Canada’s Office of the Procurement Ombud discussed closing federal procurement gaps through a government-wide vendor performance management system during its second Procurement Solutions Forum on Feb. 17. OPO stated Monday that the event focused on one of the five foundational changes prioritized in its July 2025 report to improve fairness and accountability across federal contracting. What Did the Forum Examine?...

 

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