MENADEFENSE All about defense from Marrakech to Bengladesh

The Russo-Ukrainian war, which began in February 2022, has expanded beyond Europe’s borders, turning Africa into a theater of proxy confrontations. Moscow is consolidating its political, economic, and military influence in several African countries, while Kyiv is deploying diplomatic and military efforts to counter that presence. This dynamic pits Russians and Ukrainians against one another in local conflicts, particularly in ...

November 10, 2025 Press Release   Rostec State Corporation will showcase dozens of samples of its products at the Dubai Airshow 2025 International Aerospace Exhibition. The upgraded Yak-130M jet trainer and combat aircraft and the domestically produced Ansat-M helicopter will be presented abroad for the first time. In addition, the Su-57E fifth-generation Russian fighter jet will make its debut in ...

Recent crises in the Middle East have exposed an unsettling truth: countries that purchase American weapons systems do not fully control their own defense. Behind the sophistication of Patriot radars and missiles lies a technological dependency that endangers the sovereignty of many states.

Pakistan and Sudan have concluded a $1.5 billion defense deal, marking one of the most significant military collaborations between the two nations in recent years. The agreement, signed during a high-level visit to Islamabad by Sudanese military officials led by Lieutenant General Al-Tahir Mohamed Al-Awad Al-Amin, Commander of the Sudanese Air Force, aims to strengthen the capabilities of the Sudanese ...

A recently published Russian public tender discreetly confirmed a major acquisition for the Algerian Navy: the purchase of at least five BK‑16E fast patrol boats, designed for special operations and coastal defense.

As the first foreign user of China’s SR5 rocket artillery system, Algeria may soon become the first export customer of the new Feilong‑60A, a modular loitering munition developed by Norinco. Fully compatible with platforms already deployed in the ANP, this autonomous strike drone represents a major step in adopting affordable, adaptable offensive systems—and potentially localizing their production.

The quiet confirmation from Cairo that it would not finalize the purchase of Russian Su-35 fighters took few by surprise—not because of the decision itself, as many observers had already deduced the batch was bound for another North African client—but because of the reasons cited.

During the Army 2024 exhibition at Patriot Park, the Iskander E ballistic surface-to-surface missile system was showcased. The Iskander system is a well-known Russian tactical missile system, recognized for its flexibility and precision. It employs short-range ballistic missiles capable of striking targets at distances ranging from 50 km to 280 km, although these missiles can be modified for different ranges. ...