Over 26 global industry leaders, specialists, and experts will attend the International Defence Conference 2021, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, on 20 February. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The event, held as hybrid event for the first time in its history, will…
Morroco’s Purchase of Patriot SAM Confirmed
The sale of Patriot Air Defence systems and G550 reconnaissance aircraft to Morocco has been confirmed by the U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA). Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. This purchase is part of a comprehensive military modernisation plan carried out by Morocco in order to boost its military power in Africa. The details of…
The War of Drones in theMiddle East & North Africa
"Aviation of the poor" is how the specialists refer to the phenomenon of armed drones that are currently used on several theaters of operations especially in the Middle East & North Africa region. The year 2019 was particularly spectacular for the use of this new means of combat, the war of drones, especially with the…
The Growing Naval Power of Egypt
This year, Cairo has carried out naval exercises with France, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and is currently conducting drills with the UK, and preparing for exercises with Russian naval force in the coming weeks. The New Defence Order. Strategy talked to Mohamed AL-Kenany, Egyptian researcher and analyst at the Arab Forum for Analysing Iranian Policies…
Italy Receives Final Eurofighter
Italy has received into service its final Eurofighter combat aircraft, concluding the current core nation programme of record (PoR) that also includes Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom
UAE to Launch a Navigation Satellite in 2021
The United Arab Emirates will launch a navigation satellite next year aimed at demonstrating the country’s technological capabilities, a top official told Emirates News Agency, WAM. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "The first satellite will be launched in 2021 and the second – a technologically enhanced one – the following year," said Dr. Khaled…
TOS-1A Heavy Flamethrower System Attracts Foreign Customers
Rosoboronexport together with Omsktransmash have held a demonstration for a number of foreign customers of the TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system, said the press office of Rosoboronexport today. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "The TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system is unique to the world arms market, the only deadly short-range fire support weapon in the world.…
CH-92A Chinese UAVs Delivered to Serbia
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia announced on 4 July that it has received six new CH-92A unmanned aerial vehicles bought from the People’s Republic of China. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The President of the Republic and the Supreme Commander of the Serbian Army, Aleksandar Vučić, attended the demonstration of…
Arab Group for Space Cooperation
Fourteen Arab States are to sign the charter that establishes the Arab Group for Space Cooperation. Saudi Arabia already signed the charter on 15 June. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. This initiative, which was launched by the UAE and is currently chaired by the UAE Space Agency, aims to provide an ecosystem to develop…
Oman Establishes “The Cyber Defence Centre”
The Sultan of Oman has issued a Royal Decree that establishes "The Cyber Defence Centre" and promulgates its system. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. Oman News Agency (ONA) shared the details of this decree. Article (1) stipulates that a centre to be named "The Cyber Defence Centre" shall be set up. The centre shall…