Saudi Arabia

Trump Stuns Saudis by Pinning Nuclear Deal to Israel Ties

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel.

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Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities

Yemen's Houthis warned on Thursday they will target Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and other infrastructure if conflict escalates between the two sides, days after the airport in the rebel-held capital Sanaa was struck.

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US Approves Nearly $2B in Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department said Wednesday it has approved the sale of an estimated $1.96 billion in weapons to bolster Saudi Arabia's air defenses, as the war ramps up in the Middle East.

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Houthis Shot Down Saudi-Operated Reconnaissance Drone

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they shot down a Saudi-operated reconnaissance drone on Tuesday, a day after an exchange of hostilities erupted between the two sides for the first time in years.

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Oman Condemns Iranian Attack on Its Territory

The Omani government lambasted on Sunday an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran's Guards saying they targeted it during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf.

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Saudi Arabia Now Has Its Own Shahed-Style Drone With 1,500-Km Range

Saudi Arabia is expanding into the long-range strike drone segment with the SKYWASP, a one-way attack drone featuring a Shahed-style configuration

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Navantia Launches Sixth Avante 2200 Corvette for Saudi Arabia

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched HMS Almadinah, the sixth Avante 2200-model corvette built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, at its San Fernando shipyard. 

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Navantia Secures Five-Year Saudi Corvette Support Contract

Navantia has secured long-term maintenance work in Saudi Arabia as the Spanish shipbuilder expands its role beyond construction into full lifecycle support for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces corvette fleet.

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Drone Strike Hits UAE Nuclear Plant as Saudi Arabia Downs Three Amid Iran Tensions

The UAE said a drone strike sparked a fire near its sole nuclear power plant, while Saudi Arabia confirmed it detected separate platforms from Iraqi airspace amid renewed tensions tied to the US-Iran conflict.

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Navantia Lays Keel for Saudi Arabia’s Seventh Avante 2200 Corvette 

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has laid the keel for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces’ seventh corvette based on the company’s Avante 2200 model.

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