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The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $107.7 million Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia, including 184 Javelin missiles and related support to bolster Tunisia’s defense capabilities. This sale aims to strengthen Tunisia's security, supporting U.S. foreign policy and regional stability. The prime contractors will be Lockheed Martin and RTX Corporation.

Al Defaiya | U.S. State Department Approves Sale of Javelin Missiles to Tunisia The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Tunisia of Javelin Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $107.7 million.

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with South African Minister Angie Motshekga to strengthen defense ties.

Meanwhile, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed partnerships, signing an MoU for a Strategic Partnership Council

Al Defaiya | Saudi Defense Minister Receives South African Counterpart Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh on Tuesday South African Minister of Defense and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga.

Otokar has officially signed an agreement with Romania’s Ministry of National Defense to supply 1,059 COBRA II 4x4 light tactical armored vehicles, valued at €857 million. The first 278 vehicles will be produced in Türkiye, with the remainder manufactured in Romania. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2025, spanning over 5 years. The COBRA II offers superior mobility, high protection, and adaptability for different mission requirements, making it a valuable asset for Romania's defense capabilities.

Al Defaiya | Otokar to Deliver 1,059 COBRA II 4x4 Armored Tactical Light Vehicles to Romanian Ministry of Defense On November 27, 2024, Otokar signed the agreement through which Romania’s Ministry of National Defense awarded the company the supply of the 1,059 COBRA II 4x4 light tactical armored vehicles at a value equivalent to approximately 857 million euro (excluding VAT).

General Said Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the Algerian Army, held fruitful meetings with Kuwaiti officials during his official visit, strengthening bilateral military cooperation between Algeria and Kuwait. The discussions highlighted the deep fraternal ties and shared vision of the two nations in defense and regional stability.

Al Defaiya | Algerian Chief of National Army Staff Concludes 4-Day Visit to Kuwait General Said Chanegriha, Delegate Minister to Algerian Minister of National Defence, Chief of People’s National Army Staff, begins an official visit to the State of Kuwait on 24 November 2024.