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          Defence

          An artist rendering of the F-47, the US's sixth generation warplane. US Air Force / Reuters

          What is the F-47? The US’s sixth-generation fighter plane

          USMarch 21, 2025
          The National

          Shadi’s take on a boost in Europe’s defence spending

          CartoonMarch 19, 2025
          A Lithuanian soldier prepares to catch a Parrot reconnaissance drone landing during a military exercise near Hohenfels, Germany. Getty

          To defend itself, Europe needs to buy European – but that’s easier said than done

          CommentMarch 18, 2025
          A B-52 Stratofortress similar to this flew over the Middle East earlier this week. AFP

          US Air Force flies B-52 bomber over Middle East

          USMarch 06, 2025
          The National

          Shadi's take on cuts to Britain's foreign aid budget

          CartoonFebruary 26, 2025
          Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth meets personnel at Guantanamo Bay. AFP

          Hegseth visits illegal migrant detention base at Guantanamo Bay

          USFebruary 26, 2025
          US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on Monday. Reuters

          Pentagon chief Hegseth and Saudi Defence Minister discuss Iran security

          USFebruary 24, 2025
          The Thales stand at Idex 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The French defence company will open a new radar factory in the UAE this year that will serve both domestic needs and export markets. Photo: Thales

          France's Thales to produce radar antennas in UAE for domestic and export sales

          AviationFebruary 23, 2025
          Drones on display on the Ukraine stand at Idex 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Inside the war on drones at Idex 2025

          MENAFebruary 23, 2025
          Ukrainian soldiers make final checks to fly drones in Donetsk. Getty Images

          End of the fighter pilot after three years of Ukraine war?

          EuropeFebruary 22, 2025
          US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, had been sceptical of Gen CQ Brown, left, before taking the helm of the Pentagon. AFP

          Trump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shake-up

          USFebruary 22, 2025
          A Havoc 8x8 RCV. Visitors attend IDEX 2025 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Edge Group and Milrem Robotics introduce Havoc 8 unmanned vehicle at Idex

          UAEFebruary 21, 2025
          Swedish defence company Saab has also unveiled the DeployNet 5G communications system. Photo: Saab

          Sweden and UAE increase defence co-operation with new systems

          MENAFebruary 21, 2025
          Ukraine's defence companies' stands at Idex in Abu Dhabi are displaying the country's 'combat-tested' products. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Ukraine defence firms woo foreign buyers in hope of deals when export ban ends

          AviationFebruary 21, 2025
          Visitors next to a Havoc 8x8 RCV at Idex 2025 at Adnec, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Italy’s Leonardo optimistic about partnership with UAE’s Edge Group

          MENAFebruary 21, 2025
          Saab's chief executive Micael Johansson is bullish about demand for its military products. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Idex 2025: Saab CEO sees demand surge as Europe to increase defence spending

          EconomyFebruary 21, 2025
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