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India Unveils 1,000 km Sheshnaag 150 Swarm Drone For Deep Strike Missions
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...
Putin publicly supports Iran ... Former crown prince appeals to Trump to end regime
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 ...
World Defense Show 2026: Hanwha increases Middle East presence and reveals Tigon 8x8 sale
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...
Pentagon Sends Largest US Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
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’s SDV sub exporting gray-zone warfare to the Gulf
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...
HEET Armored Vehicles Mark a New Chapter in the Kingdom’s Defense Industrial Sovereignty
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...
UAE lobbied pro-Israel groups to level antisemitism charges against Saudi Arabia
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...
Saudi Arabia’s SAMI launches ‘transformation’ into strategic group, unveils new vehicles
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...
India Unveils Indigenous Defence Export Prowess With Debut Pavilion At Riyadh's World Defence Show 2026
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 Could Add ‘Rocket Fuel’ To Kaan Stealth Fighter for Turkey
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...
World Defense Show Day 3: Saudis eye AI, and a local defense giant transforms
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 ...
MKU Teams Up With Tuwaiq Armour Industrial Corporation For Local Production In Saudi Arabia
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...
India-Middle East Defence Ties Deepen At Riyadh Expo Amid As MoS Meets Arabian Counterparts
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...
Spain unveils SRC 100 Razor unmanned stealth drone
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...
Why is Prince William in Saudi Arabia?
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...
Future of military AI in Saudi Arabia: AI-enhanced, or AI-native?
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...
Saudi Arabia deploys cash and clout in Yemen after ousting UAE
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...
Saudi Arabia may invest in Turkish fighter jet Kaan 'any moment', Erdogan says
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 to launch C2 software factory in Saudi Arabia
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....
Saudi Arabia dismisses investment minister ahead of Vision 2030 plan update
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...
China’s Middle East arms edge overshadowed by Turkey and South Korea at Riyadh show
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...
Not just selling into the kingdom, but building partnership with Saudi Arabia’s defense industry
Partnerships between foreign defense industries and Saudi Arabia are crucial for the kingdom's strategic growth goals....
Saudi Arabia buys armed C-27J MPA aircraft
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...
Turkish Aerospace in ‘final stages’ of talks over Saudis in KAAN fighter program: Exec
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...
Saudi Arabia names new investment minister as Vision 2030 funding lags
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...
Majority of Arabs oppose normalisation with Israel, pan-Arab survey finds
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...
Kalashnikov copies Israeli Hero-90 loitering munition
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 ...
Bangladeshis abroad make history by voting from Saudi Arabia and Gulf
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...
Pentagon Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier USS George H. W. Bush for Deployment in Middle East
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....
Erdoğan pitches KAAN fighter jet as an alternative to Western warplanes
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...
African Union summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa
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...
China lifts veil on secretive underwater combat vehicle at Saudi Arabia defence show
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...
Riyadh newspaper | Oil records weekly losses as supply disruption fears ease
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...
US Military Deployment in the Middle East
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...
What’s behind Saudi outreach to Ethiopia amid UAE rift?
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 opens Riyadh office to support growing activity in Saudi Arabia
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...
Meet Fahad Al-Saif, PIF exec and Saudi Arabia's new investment minister
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...
Saudi firm Intra unveils counter-EW platform, eyes full production of Shalfa munition
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...
Ukrainian armored vehicle maker targets Middle East defense market
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...
Israel 'exploring opportunities' to benefit economically from rebuilding Gaza
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 ...
Malaysia seeks to seize Saudi prince’s overseas assets worth US$115 million
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...
Estonians in Saudi Arabia for ‘first steps’ in potential defense procurement team-up: Official
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...
Prince William meets footballers, gamers during Saudi tour
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...
Air and Land Demonstrations Highlight Day Three of World Defense Show 2026
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...
ARQUIMEA  showcases Q-SLAM-40 enhancements at World Defense Show
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 and Saudi Arabia’s ERAF to explore development of unmanned turret
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, Saudi Arabia ink deal for production of Gokbey helicopters
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...
Russia markets naval drones without reliable satellite communications
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...
Charai for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Yemen Is Not a Gulf Rivalry—It Is a Test of Whether Extremism Can Be Contained
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 ...
PHOTOS: the sights of World Defense Show on Day 3
A collection of images from the third day at the World Defense Show held outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....