Will Iran conflict’s aftermath drive Israel, Saudi Arabia towards normalization?
"The president is certainly hopeful that more countries in the region will sign on to the Abraham Accords," said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Tunisian air force inks first North African deal to procure dozen Bell 412 helicopters
“The SUBARU Bell 412EPX has been gaining momentum as an international military platform, we’re thrilled to bring it to the Middle East and Africa region with the Tunisian Air Force,” Bell Textron's Tim Evans said.
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Why Hezbollah might sit out the Israel-Iran conflict
"The broader Lebanese population sees little strategic or national benefit in entangling their fragile country further in Iran’s own agenda, particularly after the heavy toll they have already paid," one analyst told Breaking Defense.
Will Israeli strikes impede Iran’s defense exports to Russia?
Several experts said that while it's too soon to know the full extent of the impact on the Russia-Ukraine war, there are a few key areas to watch.
Will Israel’s new war with Iran spill over into the region?
Some experts told Breaking Defense the conflict would likely stay contained between Israel and Iran, but another warned that the only thing certain now is uncertainty.
Inside Turkey’s ASFAT and its push to become regional hub for military aircraft MRO
“Turkey is a very good choice for MRO, so we’re talking to them, and we are introducing our capability,” ASFAT CEO Mustafa Ilbas told Breaking Defense.
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UAE’s EDGE Group inks $2.5 billion deal with Kuwait for naval vessels
Kuwait said the deal "will contribute to raising the level of combat readiness, enhancing maritime security, and protecting the vital and strategic maritime interests of the State of Kuwait."
Turkey eyes Boeing’s KC-46, Airbus’ MRTT for its new tanker requirement
Turkish defense expert Barin Kayaoglu told Breaking Defense that the decision to buy new tankers is a “big need, and timely.”
UAE industrial trade show highlights defense localization push
One such agreement, signed Wednesday between the Emirati Tawazun Council and French firm Thales, establishes a production facility for Ground Master series air surveillance radars in the UAE.
Saudi Arabia in talks to buy as many as 200 MQ-9 drones, General Atomics says
“We have been in discussions with the government of Saudi Arabia and the White House for quite some time about a package that could include as many as 200 General Atomics aircraft,” a company spokesperson said.
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Turkey’s STM debuts multi-role support ship model in Malaysia
STM said the vessel is designed to “support amphibious operations” through armored unit transportation, to deliver logistical support and can be used for search and rescue operations.
US and UAE ink agreement formalizing Major Defense Partnership
During Trump’s visit to the Middle East, the UAE secured a modest number of defense deals, though a potential F-35 deal to the Gulf state did not make progress.
RTX deepens footprint in UAE with gallium project and counter-drone facility
The American company said gallium has "applications across many different sectors ... [for] the defense industry, the supply of gallium is critical as it is a key component of defense products including advanced radars."
Trump says Qatar to buy THAAD defenses, Pegasus refuelers among $42B investment
The American president also said that “Qatar will also be investing $10 billion to support this massive base [Al Udeid] in the coming years. There is no place like it they say.”