Zero trust cybersecurity company Xage Security has named Russell McGuire its global chief revenue officer and Ashraf Daqqa its vice president for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. The new appointments affirm the Palo Alto, California-based technology company’s goal of broadening its market abroad, Xage said in a statement Monday. Commenting on the new appointments,...
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US Includes Data Centers in Preapproval Program to Boost AI Development, National Security
The U.S. Department of Commerce has expanded its Validated End User program to include foreign data centers, allowing for general authorization of imported designated items rather than requiring multiple individual permits for exporters. The Bureau of Industry and Security within the department said data centers seeking to be part of the VEU program must pass through an interagency review, a rigorouse process that aims to establish safeguards that prevent the diversion or misuse of U.S. technology in ways that could harm national security. “This update will contribute to the development of a trusted ecosystem for the responsible use of advanced computing and artificial intelligence,” said the BIS announcement.
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US Approves Egypt’s Proposed Stinger Missiles FMS Deal
Egypt has received approval from the U.S. Department of State on its proposed acquisition of 720 Stinger missiles and other related equipment and services from RTX. Made under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, the potential deal, valued at $740 million, includes non-major defense equipment items such as engineering, technical and logistics support services. The Stingers will be mounted on the Egyptian government's Avenger air defense systems.
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Saab Completes Delivery of Five GlobalEye Aircraft to UAE
Swedish defense company Saab has delivered the United Arab Emirates’ fifth and final order of GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft under a $1 billion deal signed in 2015. The initial contract required the delivery of three aircraft, but the Emirates exercised an option to purchase two additional planes in 2020. The company completed...
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Leonardo DRS Named Principal Contractor for Israel’s Potential $164M Heavy-Duty Tank Trailer Procurement
Leonardo DRS will be the principal contractor of a potential foreign military sale of heavy-duty tank trailers and related equipment to the Israeli government. The proposed deal, worth $164.6 million, has secured Department of State approval, allowing Israel to procure more HDTT units and equipment in addition to the previously approved FMS request for the...
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Iraq Adding Airbus H225M to Army Aviation Command Helicopter Fleet
Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract to supply Iraq with 12 H225M multi-mission helicopters for deployment to the Iraqi Army Aviation Command, with deliveries scheduled to start in 2025. Baghdad announced the procurement of the aircraft on Friday. The aircraft will join Iraq’s helicopter fleet of Airbus H125, H135 and H145. Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno...
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US, UAE Trade Group Expands With Redwire Addition
The US-UAE Business Council, an organization dedicated to promoting greater trade and investment between the two nations, has added American aerospace and space contractor Redwire as its latest member. Redwire is among the businesses that have benefitted from the United Arab Emirates’ growing investment in space. The Jacksonville, Florida-based company has supplied space technologies for...
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Saudi Arabian Military Industries Announces Retirement of CEO, Names Interim Chief
Walid Abukhaled has retired as CEO of the state-owned defense company Saudi Arabian Military Industries. Abukhaled took over as chief of the Saudi defense business in 2020, succeeding Andrew Schwer, a German national and former executive at Rheinmetall. Before leading SAMI, Abukhaled was CEO of the Middle East unit of Northrop Grumman. Under his leadership,...
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US to Help Boost Jordan’s Disease Response Capability With Pathogen Analysis Training
The United States will help strengthen Jordan’s response capability to disease outbreaks under a joint requirements implementation plan with the Royal Medical Services of the Jordanian Armed Forces. The plan calls for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency under the Department of Defense to mobilize its Biological Threat Reduction Program in collaboration with RMS to organize training...
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UK Blocks Some Arms Sales to Israel Over Human Rights Concerns in Gaza
The British government has suspended 30 arms export licenses to Israel after a review determined that the military equipment covered by the permits might be used to commit international humanitarian law violations amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The suspended items, which the Israeli Defense Forces uses, include fighter aircraft, helicopters and drones and products...