World Defense Show 2024 Highlights
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Saudi Arabia’s Defense Industry Seeking Local Assembly Of Helos
Saudi Arabia’s defense industry appears to be attempting to create conditions for the local assembly of rotorcraft.
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South Korea Secures $3.2B SAM Order From Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will acquire 10 batteries of the KM-SAM Block II medium-range air defense system in a deal worth $3.2 billion, the South Korean Defense Ministry told media.
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MARSS Planning Interceptor Aerial Ram Deliveries In 2024
British anti-drone technology development house MARSS is hoping to begin delivering its distinctive Interceptor air vehicle to customers later this year.
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Royal Saudi Air Force Eyes Future Space Capabilities
The RSAF is considering acquiring intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and communications satellites as it seeks to expand into space operations.
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Saudi Arabia Pressing Forward With Vision 2030 Localization Goals
Saudi officials say localization of its defense industry is closing on 15% as it targets half of all defense equipment to be acquired locally by 2030.
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Saudi Air Defenses Down Six Houthi Ballistic Missiles In 48 Seconds
Saudi officials say a Patriot battery shot down six Houthi ballistic missiles in 48 sec. in an illustration of the rapid advancements the country's armed forces have made.
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BAE Systems Advances Uncrewed Collaborative Platform Design
BAE Systems has lifted the lid on a new configuration for its attritable collaborative platform at World Defense Show in Riyadh.
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Times Aerospace World Defense Show Day 1
World Defense Show news from our sister publication Show Business, the event’s Official Show Daily Partner, published by Times Aerospace, including general authority for military industries governor to call for greater defence dialogue.
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Times Aerospace World Defense Show Day 2
World Defense Show news from our sister publication Show Business, the event’s Official Show Daily Partner, published by Times Aerospace, including how the U.S. sees its presence, will make relationships stronger.
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Times Aerospace World Defense Show Day 3
World Defense Show news from our sister publication Show Business, the event’s Official Show Daily Partner, published by Times Aerospace, including Hawk delivery proves made in Saudi capability.
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Times Aerospace World Defense Show Day 4
World Defense Show news from our sister publication Show Business, the event’s Official Show Daily Partner, published by Times Aerospace, including three-way dogfight for Saudi fighter order.
Catch-up on the latest news and analysis from World Defense Show 2024, including Saudi Arabia's defense industry seeking local authority of Helos, Royal Saudi Air Force eyes future space capabilities, BAE systems advances uncrewed collaborative platform design and highlights from our sister publication Show Business, the event’s Official Show Daily Partner, published by Times Aerospace.