Defence

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Estonia to showcase intelligent systems, field-ready technologies at WDS Riyadh

Fri, 06 Feb 2026

Estonia will participate in the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, presenting its defence sector as a trusted partner in strengthening security through digital resilience, intelligent systems and field-ready technologies designed for today’s complex operating environment.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Lockheed Martin to unveil hitech defence solutions at Saudi expo

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Lockheed Martin, a leading global security, defence and aerospace contractor, will be showcasing its advanced defence capabilities and expanded industrial partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the upcoming World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE inks defence co-operation $35bn deal with Korea

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

UAE-based EDGE Group has signed a Defence Industry Cooperation Framework with Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) with defence cooperation under the framework expected to amount to $35 billion.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE in deal with Spanish group EM&E to set up $1.5bn defence JV

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

EDGE Group has signed a deal with Spain's EM&E Group to explore the establishment of a UAE-based joint venture, supported by a $1.5 billion commercial pipeline. Under this, EM&E will provide the latest technology in advanced remote weapon stations to UAE and other international markets.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE Group, Safran in deal to boost UAE smart weapons market

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

EDGE Group, an UAE-based defence company, and Safran Electronics & Defence, an international technology group, have signed an agreement to jointly explore the development, production and commercialisation of advanced air-to-ground weapon systems.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE, Republikorp ink $7bn deal to set up defence manufacturing unit in Indonesia

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a landmark cooperation agreement worth $7 billion with Republikorp, Indonesia's leading defence holding company, to establish localised defence manufacturing in the South East Asian country.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Phillips Middle East showcases advanced aerospace, defence manufacturing solutions

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Phillips Middle East , one of the largest suppliers of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, is showcasing its integrated portfolio of advanced manufacturing technologies for the aerospace & defence industry at the Dubai Airshow, which is taking place at Dubai World Central, Dubai.

Education, HR & Training

Lockheed Martin launches new software factory in Riyadh

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Lockheed Martin has opened a major software factory in Riyadh to introduce the global defence major’s hitech software development ecosystem to the kingdom. Also it is setting up an in-country Talent Studio to boost digital and enterprise capabilities within the Saudi workforce.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

$5bn deals signed at DIMDEX 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026

More than 70 agreements, contracts, and memoranda of understanding were signed with a total value exceeding QAR18.5 billion ($5.06 billion) at the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), which concluded in Doha on Thursday.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE defence solutions now used in over 100 countries

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Defence solutions and products developed by the UAE's EDGE group now reach more than 100 countries worldwide, reflecting growing international confidence in the country's defence industries, said Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE.