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3 September

UAE’s EDGE Group Opens Defense Facilities in Brazil, Switzerland

The UAE’s state-owned defense conglomerate EDGE Group has announced expansions of its operations in Brazil and Switzerland.

3 September

Israeli Merkava tanks are positioned in the north of Israel near the border with Lebanon.

Rojoef Manuel

Israel Taps Rafael-Elbit Venture to Boost Domestic Infrared Sensor Production

Israel has signed a $155-million contract with a Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems joint venture to expand local production of advanced infrared sensors.

3 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Says Open to US Nuclear Talks, Rejects Missile Curbs

Security chief Larijani said that Iran is open to nuclear talks with the US but ruled out any restrictions on its missile program.

3 September

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a meeting of American Jewish organizations in Jerusalem, Israel, February 16, 2025. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun ) (Photo by Toshiyuki Fukushima / Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Launches New Spy Satellite in ‘Message’ to Enemies

Israel has launched a new spy satellite into orbit in a "message" to its enemies, saying that they are under continuous surveillance.

3 September

Clashes in Syria continue in Suwayda Province between Druze fighters and Syrian government forces.

Staff Writer With AFP

Amnesty Says Syria Govt Forces, Allies Behind 46 Druze ‘Executions’

Amnesty International said it has evidence of Syrian government personnel and affiliated fighters executing 46 members of the Druze minority.

2 September

A Palestinian youth looks for salvageable items amid the rubble of the Kuhail building, which was destroyed in an early morning Israeli airstrike on Gaza City

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Builds Up Military Ahead of Gaza City Offensive

Israel intensified its military build-up on as reservists began responding to call-up orders ahead of a planned offensive in Gaza City.

2 September

Staff Writer With AFP

US Would Control Gaza, Displace All Its People Under New Plan: Report

Under a plan considered by Trump's administration, Gazans would be relocated and the US would take control of the Palestinian territory.

1 September

A German Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Germany OKs Procurement of New Eurofighter Typhoon Targeting Pods From Rafael

Germany has approved the purchase of 90 Rafael Litening 5 targeting pods for its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, aiming to boost its armed forces’ precision strike and reconnaissance capabilities.

1 September