Bahrain has tapped European aerospace manufacturer Airbus to deliver nine H145 helicopters for the Police Aviation Command fleet. Representatives from the government led by visiting Minister of Interior Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa formalized the deal in Marignane, France. The new helicopters will be used for law enforcement operations and emergency medical services. The...
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New Insitu Drone Maintenance Center Opens in Abu Dhabi
Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, has inaugurated a new facility in the United Arab Emirates to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services of uncrewed aircraft systems for the UAE military. Located at Abu Dhabi’s Tawazun Industrial Park, the company’s UAS Center of Excellence will also support local employment and Emirati content integration, Insitu said Thursday....
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Space42, ICEYE Partner to Produce Satellite Imagery Spacecraft in UAE
United Arab Emirates-based space technology company Space42 has formed a joint venture with Finnish microsatellite manufacturer ICEYE to produce synthetic aperture radar satellites in its assembly, integration and testing and low Earth orbit mission operations facilities in Abu Dhabi. According to ICEYE, the joint venture will support the Middle Eastern nation’s Earth Observation Program, which...
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Parsons to Manage Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Road Development Project
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City has awarded Parsons a $53 million, three-year contract to manage the kingdom’s Main and Ring Roads Program. The project aims to develop 500 kilometers of new and upgraded roads in Saudi Arabia’s capital. Under the contract, Parsons will oversee construction activities as the program management officer, ensuring smooth...
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UK to Join US-Bahrain Security Framework
The United Kingdom will join the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement, a security framework between the United States and Bahrain. According to a Breaking Defense report, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani confirmed the news during the Manama Dialogue on Friday. The U.S. Department of State described the framework, signed in September...
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US, Bahrain Collaborate to Ensure Safe Maritime Navigation in Middle East
The United States and Bahrain are collaborating on the Geospatial Acceleration Initiative to improve navigation for their maritime forces in the Middle East. The cooperation will see the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and several Bahraini organizations generate and share hydrographic, aeronautical and topographic geospatial foundation data, ensuring freedom of navigation in the region’s waters. The White...
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Israel Bares Acquisition Plans for New Missile Ships, Tactical Vehicles
Israel has greenlit the procurement of new advanced naval vessels and armored vehicles, following recommendations from the Nagel Commission on force building. The government established the commission after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks to review the country’s defense acquisitions and enhancements. The multibillion-dollar deals approved by the Israel Military Procurement Ministerial Committee will include five...
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Bahrain Partners With Leonardo to Upgrade Air Traffic Control Systems
Bahrain has partnered with Italian manufacturer Leonardo to modernize the Mideast country’s air traffic control and radar systems at the Bahrain International Airport. Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifam formalized the deal on the sidelines of the Bahrain International Airshow. Under the deal, Leonardo will supply and install its advanced radar...
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Israel to Purchase $5.2B Worth of F-15 Fighter Jets From Boeing
Israel has ordered 25 F-15 next-generation fighter jets from Boeing for $5.2 billion. The company and the Israeli Ministry of Defense signed an agreement Wednesday for the acquisition, which includes options for purchasing an additional 25 aircraft. Delivery of jets will begin in 2031. In a statement, Ido Nehushtan, president of Boeing Israel, pointed out...
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Safran to Equip Egyptian Navy’s Vessels With Optronic, Navigation Systems
French aerospace company Safran said it has won a contract to equip the Egyptian Navy’s offshore patrol vessels with VIGY 4 and Argonyx navigation systems. “We are proud to contribute to the modernization of the Egyptian Navy,” said Alexandre Ziegler, executive vice president for Defense GBU at Safran Electronics & Defense. “Our solutions will enhance...