K2 Black Panther Tanks

Morocco Explores Acquisition of Up to 400 South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks in Major Shift Away From U.S. and Russian Armor

Morocco has begun evaluating a potential acquisition of up to 400 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea, a move that could significantly reshape the kingdom’s armored forces and diversify its defense partnerships. If pursued, the purchase would...
Saab GlobalEye

Why Egypt’s Potential GlobalEye Acquisition Could Redefine Air, Sea and Land Surveillance Across North Africa and Red Sea

Egypt’s accelerating negotiations with Saab for the acquisition of the GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft mark a decisive inflection point in Cairo’s long-term air and maritime surveillance doctrine. More than a routine procurement, the talks signal a...
Southern Yemen Crisis

Saudi Arabia Accuses UAE of Smuggling Yemeni Separatist Leader al-Zubaidi Out of Aden as Crisis Talks Collapse

Saudi Arabia has accused the United Arab Emirates of orchestrating the secret exit of UAE-backed Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi after he failed to attend critical crisis talks in Riyadh on Wednesday, deepening a diplomatic rift between the two Gulf...
F-35 fighter jet

Morocco’s Ambitious Push for F-35 Lightning II Fighters Marks a Historic Leap in North African Airpower and Regional Deterrence Posture

Morocco’s ongoing negotiations with the United States for the acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II represent a potential turning point in North African military aviation, signaling Rabat’s ambition to join the global cohort of fifth-generation airpower operators. Analysts...
Rafale Egypt Air Force

Egypt Boosts Air Power with Arrival of New Rafale Jets EM12–EM14

Egypt has taken a major step toward solidifying its position as one of the most capable air forces in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with the arrival of three additional Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter jets in late October...
Su-57E stealth fighter

Algeria’s Bold Bet on Russian Stealth: First Foreign Su-57E Deal Marks a New Chapter in Fifth-Generation Air Power

Algeria is officially the first foreign customer of Russia’s Su-57E stealth fighter, a fifth-generation jet developed under the PAK FA program by Sukhoi, marking a significant shift in the global arms landscape and the evolution of air power in North...
China’s J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter

China’s J-35A Tempts Egypt: China’s J-35A Attracts Egyptian Interest in Major Fighter Jet Deal That Could Reshape Middle East Air Power

The defense landscape of North Africa and the broader Middle East, a high-ranking commander in the Egyptian Air Force has publicly expressed interest in China’s cutting-edge stealth fighter, the J-35A. The comments, made during the inaugural "Eagle of Civilization 2025"...
600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I air defense missiles

U.S. Approves Sale of 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I air defense missiles to Morocco Amid Defense Modernization Efforts

Morocco's air defense capabilities, the U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Morocco, involving up to 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I air defense missiles. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required...
Sukhoi Su-35 Jets

Algeria Inducts Russian-Made Su-35 Fighters, Enhancing Air Force Capabilities

Algeria has officially joined the ranks of advanced airpower operators with the induction of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 (Flanker-E) multirole fighters into its air force. This development, confirmed by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on April 8, 2025, marks...
Middle East-North Africa

Middle East-North Africa: An Insight into the Current Scenario

The Houthis, a group of Yemeni militants, have launched missiles from Yemen with an operational range of almost 1,000 miles and downed a US drone. The escalating tensions are indicating a larger threat ahead. The Arrow defensive strategic weapon system...
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