Saudi Arabia and China to prioritize relations
Both countries to continue to firmly support each other’s core interests
DEFENCE
Lockheed, Rafael to Develop High-Powered Laser Interception System
Lockheed Martin and Israeli Rafael have inked a deal to develop a high-powered laser interception system. Under the agreement, the companies will develop, test, and manufacture a variant of Israel’s 100-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon system Iron Beam. “This strategic teaming agreement serves as a force multiplier for Rafael and the Israeli market. We are working to ensure […]
US Army Taps Sarcos Defense to Test Howitzer Robotic Arm
The US Army has awarded a $1-million contract to Sarcos Defense to test a robotic arm for self-propelled howitzers. The robotic solution is intended to reduce fatigue and injuries among soldiers due to the prolonged lifting and placing of heavy ammunition into the artillery system. As part of the deal, the US-based firm will demonstrate […]
HMS Hail commissioned into Saudi Arabia’s naval service
This is the third ship to be launched, following Al-Jubail and Al-Diriya, as part of the Sarawat project
Biden and Macron hold talks on Ukraine, climate, China
Biden is honoring Macron with the first state dinner of his presidency on Thursday evening
Saudi defense ministry, Spain’s Navantia sign combat ships agreement
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry and Saudi General Authority for Military Industries signed an agreement with Spain’s Navantia company to acquire and build a number of multi-mission combat ships for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The Kingdom’s Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin Salman and Spain’s Minister of Industry, […]
Exclusive: U.S. weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) – The Pentagon is considering a Boeing proposal to supply Ukraine with cheap, small precision bombs fitted onto abundantly available rockets, allowing Kyiv to strike far behind Russian lines as the West struggles to meet demand for more arms. U.S. and allied military inventories are shrinking, and Ukraine faces an increasing […]
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains under Russian control – Moscow-installed authorities
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of shelling the site of the Zaporizhzhia reactor complex
Turkiye hits nearly 500 Kurdish targets in Iraq, Syria
Ankara began the series of air strikes as part of Operation Claw-Sword on Sunday
US Building MidEast Defense Systems to Deter ‘Threats’: Official
The United States is reinforcing defense infrastructure in the Middle East, at a time of tension with Iran which likely abandoned a plan to attack Saudi Arabia due to security ties, a US official said Sunday. Brett McGurk, the National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, told the annual Manama Dialogue […]