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At the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh, India revealed the Sheshnaag 150 swarm drone, designed for deep-strike missions. Developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies, this long-range loiter...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced support for Iran, signaling continued backing amidst tensions with Western powers. Simultaneously, a former Saudi Arabian crown prince is reportedly urging ...
At the World Defense Show 2026, Shephard conducted an interview with Sung Il, president of Hanwha's Middle East and Africa division. The discussion focused on Hanwha's strategy to leverage local indus...
The Pentagon has dispatched the largest aircraft carrier of the United States to the Middle East to reinforce military presence and strategic security measures in the region....
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has unveiled an underwater commando craft, known as a Small Diving Unit (SDU), in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating the integration of special operations with its...
SAMI Land Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries, has unveiled REET armored vehicles, symbolizing an important step towards enhancing the Saudi kingdom's defense industrial soverei...
The UAE attempted to pressure pro-Israel American Jewish Committee (AJC) to make statements regarding alleged antisemitism in Saudi Arabia. AJC established a satellite office in Abu Dhabi in 2021 to p...
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) announced its transformation into a strategic group and unveiled new military vehicles. Wael Alsarhan, the chief communication and support services officer...
At the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, India showcased its indigenous defence capabilities with a debut pavilion. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth led a delegation and attended the opening...
Saudi Arabia is considering substantial joint investment in Turkey's Kaan stealth fighter project, which could reinforce Turkey's position as a leading producer of fifth-generation fighters. After bei...
On the third day of the World Defense Show held outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlights included advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies being pursued by Saudi entities, as well as ...
Indian defence manufacturer MKU has partnered with Sondos Company of Saudi Arabia to establish the Tuwaiq Armour Industrial Corporation for local production and technology transfer of advanced ballist...
Sanjay Seth, India's Minister of State for Defence, met with Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister of Defence for Executive Affairs, Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, during the World Defence Show 2026 in Riy...
Sener, a Spanish company, unveiled its upcoming SRC 100 Razor at the World Defense Show in Riyadh. The platform is described as a next-generation stealth multipurpose autonomous aerial system intended...
Prince William's visit to Saudi Arabia in February 2026 aims to strengthen diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. This comes amid requests from the UK government for closer relat...
A Saudi official discussed the pivotal question of whether military artificial intelligence should be AI-enhanced (incorporating AI into existing systems) or AI-native (designed with AI from the groun...
Following the exit of the United Arab Emirates from Yemen late last year, Saudi Arabia is pouring billions of dollars and political capital into the country to exert more control over it, indicating R...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey and Saudi Arabia are considering joint investments in the Turkish fifth-generation fighter jet program, known as Kaan. Erdogan also stated ...
Lockheed Martin plans to establish a command and control (C2) software factory in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant shift from hardware-based cooperation to software development with the US ally....
King Salman of Saudi Arabia dismissed Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih by royal decree as the country prepares for an updated five-year plan under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's V...
At the World Defence Show in Riyadh, manufacturers from the US, China, South Korea, and Turkey gathered to bid for significant financial and strategic deals. Despite exhibiting advanced fighter jets l...
Partnerships between foreign defense industries and Saudi Arabia are crucial for the kingdom's strategic growth goals....
Saudi Arabia has purchased four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from Italy's Leonardo for use in maritime surveillance and combat operations. This acquisition marks Saudi Arabia as the global lau...
A Turkish executive revealed that Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is currently in the final stages of discussions with Saudi Arabia regarding potential collaboration on TAI’s next-generation combat...
The Saudi Arabian government has appointed a new Minister of Investment amid concerns over the progress and financing of the country's economic reform plan, known as Vision 2030. The plan aims to dive...
A recent pan-Arab poll by the Arab Center Washington DC reveals that more than a quarter of all Arabs perceive Israel as posing the greatest threat to their region. The survey found stark regional dif...
Russia's Kalashnikov Concern has unveiled the RUS-PE system, which closely resembles Israel's Hero-90 loitering munition. The new portable reconnaissance-strike system is set to be formally presented ...
Bangladeshi migrant workers in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are voting for the first time via postal ballot, marking a significant step towards political inclusion despite facing challenges. Mai...
The Pentagon is preparing the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush for deployment in the Middle East as part of ongoing military operations and regional strategy adjustments....
Turkish President Erdogan emphasized the KAAN fighter jet as a representation of Turkey's strategic independence during his discussions with Saudi Arabia, where investment collaboration was also discu...
The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen has expanded into the Horn of Africa, affecting countries such as Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Libya, overshadowing this weekend's Afric...
At the World Defence Show in Riyadh, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) unveiled its SDV-01 surface-to-subsurface delivery vehicle designed for frogman operations. The event includes signific...
The oil market experiences consecutive weekly losses as concerns about supply disruptions decrease. The report indicates that easing geopolitical tensions and stability in global supplies reduce uncer...
This article discusses the ongoing military deployment of the United States in the Middle East as part of its security strategy in the region, aimed at preventing threats and stabilizing key allies su...
Following Saudi Arabia's recent diplomatic engagement with Ethiopia, marked by visits from high-ranking officials, the country now sends its deputy foreign minister to Eritrea for talks. This move fol...
Exail, a company focused on security and defence solutions, has established a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This move is aimed at supporting the increasing demand for their services in the regio...
Fahad Al-Saif has been appointed as Saudi Arabia's new Investment Minister. He previously served at the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund Prudential Investment Fund (PIF), steering its investment strate...
The Saudi company Intra has unveiled its Nathir X counter-electronic warfare platform and is moving towards full production of the Shalfa munition. The first prototype of Nathir X was developed four m...
UKR ARMO TECH, a Ukrainian armored vehicle manufacturer, expressed its intent to enter the Middle Eastern defense market by attending the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia and showcasing two of its v...
Israeli officials are exploring economic benefits for Israel through Gaza's reconstruction, including building highways and expanding power plants in Ashkelon near the Gaza border. They aim to secure ...
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has initiated legal proceedings to seize overseas assets of Prince Turki Abdullah Al Saud valued at around US$115.3 million. These assets, reportedly st...
Officials from Estonia are visiting Saudi Arabia to explore potential defense procurement cooperation, marking initial steps towards a possible alliance. Siim Sukles of the Estonian Ministry of Defenc...
During his tour of Riyadh, Prince William met football players, played video games, conversed with cafe customers, and addressed ongoing scandal involving his uncle Andrew's connection to Jeffrey Epst...
Day three of the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia featured notable air and land demonstrations organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI). Further details about s...
At the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Spain's ARQUIMEA displayed improvements to its Q-SLAM-40 loitering missile system. No specific technical details are available but it is evident that the company h...
Lockheed Martin executives have observed interest from Saudi Arabian military forces for new capabilities provided by an unmanned turret system under exploration. The collaboration between Lockheed an...
Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement for the production of Gokbey helicopters. The deal is part of ongoing talks between the two countries about potential Saudi participation in Turkey's K...
Rostec, Russia's state defense conglomerate, unveiled the R-SAVER-1 unmanned marine system at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh. This marks the first public appearance of the R-SAVER-1, an unmanned bo...
An article by Charai in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune discusses the situation in Yemen, arguing that it is more about containing extremism rather than being a rivalry between Gulf states. The piece ...
A collection of images from the third day at the World Defense Show held outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....