JODDB Signs Cooperation Deals With Orange Jordan and EDGE Group
JODDB has signed deals with Orange Jordan and EDGE Group covering startups, drones and defence manufacturing.
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King Abdullah II Opens SOFEX 2026 in Aqaba, Showcasing Global Defence Innovation
King Abdullah II officially inaugurated the 15th edition of SOFEX 2026 in Aqaba, joined by Crown Prince Al Hussein and Prince Hashem. Bringing together over 400 official delegations and 350 global defence firms, this year’s landmark event highlights cutting-edge AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems shaping the future of special operations.
Türkiye’s Aksungur UCAV Deploys ASELBuoy Sonobuoys for the First Time
Türkiye has achieved a significant milestone in its defense capabilities, successfully integrating Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) credentials onto its unmanned platforms. In a recent test, the Aksungur Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), successfully deployed and operated domestic sonobuoys for the first time.
HAVELSAN Brings Its Nigeria Experience to AFRIDEX 2026
With ADVENT, BAHA and shooting simulator references in Nigeria, HAVELSAN will participate in AFRIDEX 2026 to present its solutions and meet military delegations, government representatives and industry partners. HAVELSAN will … Read More
What is “Bedir” Memorandum of Understanding
The Bedir Memorandum of Understanding strengthens defence cooperation between Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Indonesia through joint industry projects.
STM Holds Keel Laying Ceremony for Portugal’s Second Logistics Support Ship
STM, Türkiye’s leading naval engineering company, has held the keel laying ceremony for N.R.P. FERNANDO PESSOA, the second Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ship being built for the Portuguese Navy, … Read More
HAVELSAN Demonstrates Coordinated Unmanned Air and Maritime Operations
HAVELSAN has shown that an unmanned surface vessel and an aerial drone can operate together as a single coordinated system. In a recent field demonstration, the company combined the USV-12 … Read More
SOFEX 2026 Returns to Aqaba: What to Expect From the 15th Edition
SOFEX 2026 opens in Aqaba on 27 October, and this year it is doing something new: for the first time, members of the public can attend. The 15th edition brings expanded exhibition space, a bigger focus on emerging defence technologies and a day-one conference, MESOC, open to ticket holders. Here is what to expect from the Middle East’s only event dedicated to special operations forces.
Battle of Jutland: The Inferior Fleet And Decisive Battle
Among naval battles, Trafalgar (1805) and Tsushima (1905) often receive greater attention than Jutland (1916). Yet all three were fleet battles of the kind envisaged by Mahan: Trafalgar and Tsushima produced the decisive results associated with his conception of fleet warfare, whereas Jutland did not; therefore it is sometimes seen as a “failed Trafalgar” by students of naval warfare.
A Familiar Voice Is Not Proof: Introducing HUMAS ID
HUMAS ID gives people a separate way to check contacts made in an organisation’s name before continuing a conversation or agreeing to a meeting. “Hello, I am calling on behalf … Read More