Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar described the deal as “the biggest defense and aviation export contract in the history of the Republic of Turkey,” though specifics haven’t been made public.
By Agnes HelouModernizing our supply chain is a national security imperative
Closing supply chain gaps in innovating technology will reposition the industrial base to be a strategic source of value.
“In order to be one of the top 25 company globally and achieve our target, we have to look at inorganic growth that comes from acquisition regionally and globally,” SAMI’s CEO tells Breaking Defense.
By Agnes Helou
The Italian government cited changed conditions on the ground in Yemen as its reason to lift the years-long block.
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“It defies reason that Iran, the number one cause of regional instability, claims it wants to form a naval security alliance to protect the very waters it threatens,” US 5th Fleet spokesperson Cmdr. Tim Hawkins said.
By Agnes Helou
The diplomatic rapprochement may signal a win for regional stability and for Beijing, but it’s too early to tell what will actually change on the ground, experts told Breaking Defense.
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A joint statement announcing historic resumption of diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tehran credited “the noble initiative” of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
By Lee Ferran
Modernizing military simulation with open systems architecture
Best-of-breed common models and architecture enable virtual training and testing with the same data in a cyber-resilient posture.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia minister of defense Khalid bin Salman said he signed a letter of intent with his UK counterpart regarding the KSA’s participation in the Future Air Capabilities Program (FCAS).
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Companies aim for 2024 for final system production, SRB Aerial System’s CEO told Breaking Defense.
By Agnes Helou
The US company and the Zahid Group are teaming up on tactical wheeled vehicle programs.
By Ashley Roque
“We have seen no change in Iranian willingness or activities to transfer weapons to the Houthis despite their work with increasing military cooperation with Russia,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul.
By Ashley Roque
Experts don’t foresee huge defense deals between Riyadh and Beijing, but drones are another story.
By Agnes Helou
Saudi Arabia said it would stop doing business with foreign firms that don’t have their regional headquarters in the Kingdom by the start of 2024, but analysts note that threat hasn’t carried much weight.
By Agnes Helou
Speaking in the Gulf, Colin Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, said that Russia’s decision to buy military drones from Iran for the ongoing war in Ukraine will have blowback in the region.
By Aaron Mehta
Such an alliance may guarantee US support for Gulf monarchies, but what happens if the US becomes the nation in need?
By Bilal Y. Saab