Middle East & North Africa – News & Perspectives On Global Defense Industry

October 7th: Separating Fact from Fiction in a War-Torn Landscape of Gaza

Post author:DGI News Desk
Post published:October 26, 2023
Post category:Global Headlines Middle East & North Africa

New intel's dropping like a bomb, suggesting that almost half of the Israeli casualties were in the combatant ranks. But that's not all; word on the street is that some…

The Toophan MRAP armored vehicle, showcased at an exhibition in Tehran, entered into service in 2018 (Picture source: IRNA)

Iran Showcases Toophan MRAP Armored Vehicle at Police and Security Equipment Exhibition

Post author:DGI News Desk
Post published:October 21, 2023
Post category:Middle East & North Africa

As per Russian social media reports on October 16, 2023, Iran presented its 20th International Exhibition of Police and Security Equipment in Tehran. The exhibition spotlighted the Toophan MRAP, a…

The David light armored vehicle is built using components from either Toyota or Land Rover (Picture source: Israel MoD)

Israel Receives US-Made David Armored Vehicles Amid Ongoing Conflict

Post author:DGI News Desk
Post published:October 21, 2023
Post category:Middle East & North Africa

On October 19, 2023, Israel announced the arrival of the first shipment of US-manufactured David light armored vehicles, part of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) awarded to American company MDT…

U.S. President Joe Biden lholds a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 78th U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 20, 2023. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters

Biden’s $10 Billion Handout: What will Israel do with this US Aid

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:October 20, 2023
Post category:Global Headlines Middle East & North Africa

Unpacking the Fallout of US Aid to Israel Amid Gaza Protests" As President Joe Biden greenlights a jaw-dropping $10 billion aid package for Israel, questions linger about what exactly this…

China Teams Up with Iran to Stick It to Israel

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:October 19, 2023
Post category:Middle East & North Africa

China's going all-in in the Greater Middle East, and they're not playing games. They're after the region's oil, minerals, and the high-tech goodies. The U.S. slapped sanctions on most tech…

Israel’s Intel Blunder: Tactical & Strategic Failures Leading to Hamas Attack

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:October 19, 2023
Post category:Middle East & North Africa

Hamas’ curveball attack on Israel on Oct. 7 had the Israel Defense Forces caught napping. It's like déjà vu from the 1973 Yom Kippur War, where Israeli intel snoozed through…

Are Israel’s Special Forces the Ultimate Warriors? You Be the Judge

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:October 19, 2023
Post category:Global Headlines Middle East & North Africa

When it comes to covert operations, Israel has got some serious game. Their Special Forces are a league of highly-trained units working on home turf and beyond. These guys handle…

“Game of Nukes: Israel’s Unspoken Deterrent”

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:October 19, 2023
Post category:Middle East & North Africa

Dancing on the Edge of Conflict As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) gear up for a potential invasion of the Gaza Strip, the world watches with bated breath. Amid this…

“Hezbollah’s Arsenal of Firepower: Is Israel Ready for the Storm?”

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:October 19, 2023
Post category:Global Headlines Middle East & North Africa

Facing the Storm on Two Fronts As Israel grapples with the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a new storm is brewing on the horizon. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group rooted in…

Emirati Astronaut Has Joined in Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations from 400km above Earth.

Post author:DGI News Desk
Post published:August 14, 2023
Post category:Middle East Middle East & North Africa Pakistani Content Space

The UAE history maker shared a picture of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, taken from the International Space Station today.Dr Al Neyadi journey in space who is coming to the end of…

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