Saudi Arabia

27 Dead as AQAP Launches Attack on Yemen Separatists

Twenty-one separatist fighters and six members of Al-Qaeda's Yemen branch were killed as an attack by the jihadists punctured months of relative peace in the war-torn country.

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US OKs $5B Sale of Missile Defense Systems to Saudi, UAE

The US announced Tuesday the sale of major missile defense systems to Saudi Arabia and the UAE worth more than $5 billion.

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Saudi Arabia Concludes Military Drill With Red Sea Countries

Saudi Arabia has concluded a five-day joint military drill with Red Sea coastal countries Djibouti, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia.

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Saudi-Led Coalition Frees Yemen Rebels in Peace Gesture

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi insurgents announced it was freeing a batch of rebel prisoners.

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Lockheed Wins $4.7B Radar, THAAD Air Defense System Deal for US Ally

Lockheed Martin has clinched two contracts totaling $4.7 billion to manufacture radar and air defense systems for the US and allied nations.

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Chinese, Saudi Firms to Jointly Develop Military Drones

Saudi Arabia and China have agreed to design and manufacture cutting-edge military unmanned aerial systems in the kingdom.

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Saudi Oil Refinery Hit by Drone Attack

A drone attack on an oil refinery in the Saudi capital caused a small fire but no disruption to supplies, officials said.

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Lockheed to Spend $1B on Military Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia

Lockheed Martin is investing around $1 billion to help Saudi Arabia manufacture indigenous military equipment.

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Saudi, Lockheed Martin in Missile Defense Deal

Saudi Arabia announced a deal with Lockheed Martin to manufacture elements of the missile defenses of the Gulf state, the target of frequent cross-border attacks by rebels in Yemen.

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Naval Group Introducing Belharra Frigate at World Defense Show

Naval Group is introducing its Belharra-class frigate during the first edition of the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia this week.

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