Saudi Arabia

The Gulf’s Defense Opportunity in Europe

By co-investing in Europe’s defense sector, Gulf states can accelerate their own defense ambitions while helping Europe meet urgent production needs.

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Saudi Arabia Boosts Local Manufacturing of THAAD Components

Saudi Arabia has produced the first locally made parts for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile launcher.

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US Approves $3.5 Billion AMRAAM Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $3.5 billion.

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L3Harris and Partners to Develop First Saudi-Made Unmanned Vessels

L3Harris, SAMI-L3Harris Joint Venture, and Zamil Shipyards have partnered to design one of the first “Saudi-made” unmanned surface vessels.

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Syria Slams ‘Flagrant’ Israeli Violation After Deadly Bombardment

Syria slammed Israeli attacks as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty after a deadly bombardment Tuesday in the country's south, where Israel's military said it had responded to incoming fire.

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Teledyne FLIR to Supply Long-Range Surveillance Systems to Saudi Arabia

Teledyne FLIR has secured a $7.8-million contract to deliver long-range thermal surveillance systems and associated support services to Saudi Arabia.

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US, Russia Talks on Ukraine Ceasefire Wrap Up as Fresh Fighting Rages

Russia and the US held 12-hour talks in Saudi Arabia on a partial Ukraine ceasefire, as fresh attacks continue.

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Russia Hopes for ‘Progress’ at Saudi Talks: Negotiator

Moscow is hoping to achieve "some progress" at talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a Russian negotiator told state media before the United States meets delegations from both Ukraine and Russia in a bid to halt the three-year conflict.

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US OKs Sale of 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a foreign military sale of laser-guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems II to Saudi Arabia.

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Navantia Begins Construction of Saudi Arabia’s Seventh Avante 2200 Corvette

Spanish defense contractor Navantia has cut the steel of the Royal Saudi Naval Force’s seventh Avante 2200-class corvette at its shipyard in San Fernando.

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