Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Deal for Turkish Drones During Erdogan Visit

A Turkish firm will provide drones to Saudi Arabia, Riyadh said following a visit by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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US Approves $500M Helicopter Maintenance Deal for Saudis

The US State Department announced the approval of a maintenance contract worth up to $500 million for Saudi Arabia's military helicopter fleet.

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The Houthis Are the Problem in Yemen, Not the Saudis

US policy regarding the Houthis continues to highlight the country’s failure to grasp the Iranian-backed militia’s role in Yemen's conflict.

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Saudi Arabia and US must pursue ‘urgent efforts’ for Yemen peace, Mattis tells Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia and the US must try to bring a peaceful end to Yemen's war, U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The leaders also discussed peace talks for Afghanistan

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Royal Flush: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince must tread carefully after defense ministry overhaul

Saudi Arabia is currently at a critical juncture, and the young Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud will need to use care not to burn too many bridges or make too many enemies.

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What’s behind the military shake-up in Saudi Arabia?

LSE's Courtney Freer says that Mohammed bin Salman has for years expressed his desire to advance Saudi Arabia's military, lamenting that high military spending has not led to correspondingly high military performance

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