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25 November

MBDA Secures First Middle East Export for Sky Warden Counter-Drone System

MBDA has secured its first export deal for the Sky Warden counter-drone solution with an unnamed Middle Eastern country.

24 November

Israeli soldiers secure the site of a reported attack at the Gush Etzion Junction, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israeli Military Sacks Several Generals Over October 7 Attack

Israeli military dismissed generals and disciplined officers for failing to prevent the October 2023 Hamas attack.

24 November

AlDeraa rapid-response system mounted on a lightweight tactical vehicle, showcasing launchers, sensors, and counter-UAS equipment at a defense exhibition

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UAE Builds Rapid-Response Shield Against Drones and Loitering Threats

A new short-range air defense system designed for rapid deployment is set to tackle asymmetric threats in the UAE.

24 November

Hezbollah fighters and mourners are attending the funeral ceremony of slain top commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut's southern suburbs, on August 1, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

Hezbollah Mourns Top Commander Killed in Israeli Strike

Hezbollah to hold a funeral for its top military chief and other members of the group, a day after Israel killed them in a strike on Beirut.

24 November

Christine Casimiro

Vectrus Lands $252M US Air Force Deal to Maintain Iraqi F-16 Fighter Jets

The US Air Force has awarded Colorado-based Vectrus Systems a contract to support the Iraqi F-16 fighter jet program, following a similar $118-million deal inked in June.

24 November

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon-Rafael Joint Venture to Supply Israel With Tamir Missiles Under $1.25B Deal

Raytheon and Rafael joint venture R2S has secured a $1.25-billion contract to supply Israel with Tamir surface-to-air missiles, including missile kits and test equipment.

23 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Warns of Attempts to Target Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran has warned of attempts by foreign adversaries, including the US and Israel, to target supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

22 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Palestinian Youths Killed in Clashes on the Fringes of Jerusalem

Israeli forces fatally shot two Palestinian teenagers on the outskirts of Jerusalem, while the Israeli police said they had opened fire on people posing a threat.

21 November

The Fast Attack Craft (FAC) 50 being built for the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces in Turkey. Photo: Dearsan

Rojoef Manuel

Dearsan Launches First FAC 50 Vessel for Qatari Navy

Turkey’s Dearsan has launched the first of two Fast Attack Craft 50 being built for the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces as part of a production order signed in 2024.

21 November