SAHA EXPO 2026: Calidus’ ALHEDA Missile on SARP 100/25
UAE-based Calidus displayed its ALHEDA missile on SARP 100/25 (NEFER) 25 mm remote-controlled turret, hinting at a new area of cooperation with ASELSAN.
United Arab Emirates News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Land
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
US Department of State Approves FS-LIDS Sale to UAE
The US Department of State announced that a $2.1 billion sale of the FS-LIDS C-UAS system to the UAE, with Coyote Block 2 interceptor UAVs, was approved.
Navy / Maritime
EDGE Launches the First BR71 MkII Corvette for Angola
EDGE Group announced the launch of the first of three BR71 MkII Combattante corvettes for Angola, built by its subsidiary ADSB jointly with France’s CMN.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Engine and Transmission
SIATT Begins KTJ-3200 Turbojet’s Integration on MANSUP-ER
SASAD and Kale CEO, Osman Okyay, stated that the integration of the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine on the Brazilian-Emirati MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile has begun.
Bilateral Relations
Saudi-led coalition strikes arms shipment at Yemen port
A Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit unauthorised arms at Yemen’s, as Riyadh issued a 24-hour ultimatum calling for the withdrawal of UAE forces from Yemen.
E/W
UAE linked to $2.3bn Elbit defence deal with Israel
The United Arab Emirates has been identified as the undisclosed customer behind a long-term, multi-billion-dollar defence contract signed by Israel’s Elbit.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter to Use UAV-230, 300 ER and EREN
ROKETSAN CEO Murat İkinci stated that Baykar’s KIZILELMA will use UAV-230 and the larger 300 ER aeroballistic missiles, as well as EREN loitering munition.
Land
Expo and Air Show
CES Advanced Composite Provides Armour Parts for Wahash 8x8
CES Advanced Composite has signed a deal with the UAE-based firm Calidus to provide spall liners and pontoons for the Wahash 8x8 armoured fighting vehicle.
Bilateral Relations
UAE delivers first arms shipment to Israel amid Gaza conflict
On August 23, the UAE transferred roughly 40 tonnes of military equipment to Israel, the first verified direct supply.
Air
ROK and UAE cement ties with KF-21 friendship flight
The Republic of Korea and the UAE showed that their defence connections were getting stronger by having key officials fly together in FA-50 and KF-21 planes.
Investment
Leonardo and EDGE Group Sign MoU for Joint Venture
Italian Leonardo and UAE-based EDGE Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a joint venture to cooperate in various areas including air defence.
Land
Expo and Air Show
EM&E Group Presents FEROX 6x6 Armoured Vehicle in FEINDEF25
Spanish vehicle and land weapon system manufacturer EM&E Group presented FEROX 6x6 armoured vehicle, which has turret and 30x113 mm chain gun and ATGMs.
Air
UAE and ROK Ink Strategic Deal on KF-21 Fighter Jet
Focussed on the KF-21 fighter plane, the Republic of Korea and the UAE have inked a strategic cooperation pact allowing future cooperation and joint exercises.
Air
Weapon / Missile
ROK to Cooperate with UAE for KF-21 and Cheongung-II
The Korea Times says the Republic of Korea and UAE are strengthening defence links with an eye on the Cheongung-II missile systems and KF-21 Boramae fighter.
