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Agnes Al Helou

Agnes Al Helou

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Middle East Correspondent, Defense News

Beirut, Lebanon

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  • Indonesia eyes joining Turkish 5th-generation fighter jet program KAAN

    By Agnes Al Helou Verified| Breaking Defense Verified BEIRUT — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his nation is interested in joining Turkey’s 5th-generation combat aircraft program KAAN, after meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday. “Indonesia wants to participate in the development of the ‘Kaan’ 5th-generation fighter jet and submarine development with the Turkish industry,” the Indonesian president said at a press conference, according to Indonesia’s Anatara News Agency.

    By Agnes Al Helou Verified · Breaking Defense

    Apr. 11, 2025

  • Iranian official says Tehran plans to establish new drone bases: Reports

    By Agnes Al Helou Verified| Breaking Defense Verified BEIRUT — The Iranian military plans to establish new drone bases in the country, a military official reportedly said, in comments that come as the US and Iran meet over Tehran’s nuclear program. The semi-official Iranian press agency Tasnim reported today that the commander of Iran’s Army Ground Force, Brig. Gen. Kioumars Heidari, revealed the plans to set up the new unmanned-focused facilities, including in border regions.

    By Agnes Al Helou Verified · Breaking Defense

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • Indonesia eyes joining Turkish 5th-generation fighter jet program KAAN

    By Agnes Al Helou Verified| Breaking Defense Verified BEIRUT — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his nation is interested in joining Turkey’s 5th-generation combat aircraft program KAAN, after meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday. “Indonesia wants to participate in the development of the ‘Kaan’ 5th-generation fighter jet and submarine development with the Turkish industry,” the Indonesian president said at a press conference, according to Indonesia’s Anatara News Agency.

    By Agnes Al Helou Verified · Breaking Defense

    Apr. 11, 2025

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Defense News

Defense News is a prominent global news source for defense decision-makers, established in 1986. It provides extensive coverage of defense-related news, policies, technologies, and market trends through both print and online platforms. As part of the Sightline Media Group, which also publishes other military and government-related publications, Defense News serves a specialized audience of senior military, government, and industry leaders. The company offers in-depth news coverage, including interviews with defense leaders and analysis of military budgets and industrial plans. Its content is accessible across various digital platforms, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. Additionally, Defense News produces newsletters like the Early Bird Brief for essential updates and airs a weekly television program, Defense News Weekly, on WETA-TV in Washington D.C. This comprehensive approach ensures that its readership receives timely and relevant information on defense matters from a global perspective.

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Founded: 1986