Spurred by Iran, US and Gulf nations meet to boost integrated missile defense, early warning

Spurred by Iran, US and Gulf nations meet to boost integrated missile defense, early warning
Spurred by Iran, US and Gulf nations meet to boost integrated missile defense, early warning

The ultimate goal of the new talks is to ensure the nations share information effectively enough that they can can work from a “common air picture” and act together in “other ways [to erode] the effectiveness of Iran’s missile and UAV capabilities.”

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Past the deadline, Western defense firms still navigating Saudi Arabia’s localization mandates

Past the deadline, Western defense firms still navigating Saudi Arabia’s localization mandates
Past the deadline, Western defense firms still navigating Saudi Arabia’s localization mandates

“Foreign firms that are direct beneficiaries of lucrative Saudi government contracts will most likely be the first to relocate. […] Firms who are invested in the Saudi market but do not have direct government dealings will likely try to bide themselves more time,” one expert said.

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Fincantieri launches modular FCx30 frigate concept, targets Saudi Arabia order

Fincantieri launches modular FCx30 frigate concept, targets Saudi Arabia order
Fincantieri launches modular FCx30 frigate concept, targets Saudi Arabia order

Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero told Breaking Defense the modularity approach shortens production time against a general frigate market trend of 40 months, and he “strongly believes” Saudi Arabia stands as a key “addressable market” to secure a future FCx30 sale.

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SAMI exec on Saudi Arabian localization push, Turkish deal prospects and future plans

SAMI exec on Saudi Arabian localization push, Turkish deal prospects and future plans
SAMI exec on Saudi Arabian localization push, Turkish deal prospects and future plans

Walid Abukhaled, CEO of Saudi Arabia Military Industries, told Breaking Defense the conglomerate is “investing in developing our own products across all domains, but the key ones now are really AI and command and control systems.”

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Sweden commits to future fighter procurement decision in 2031: Official

Sweden commits to future fighter procurement decision in 2031: Official
Sweden commits to future fighter procurement decision in 2031: Official

A decision has not been made so far on an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) date for a future fighter, but a wide range of planning activities will inform the 2031 procurement decision, an official said.

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France maps out Rafale exports for Saudi, India, but future fighter tension with Germany lingers

France maps out Rafale exports for Saudi, India, but future fighter tension with Germany lingers
France maps out Rafale exports for Saudi, India, but future fighter tension with Germany lingers

“Germany is sticking to the joint [FCAS] project with France and Spain,” said a German MoD spokesperson. “Media reports that Germany is pulling out are false.”

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After 5-year lapse, second Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon deal not dead – but not close

After 5-year lapse, second Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon deal not dead – but not close
After 5-year lapse, second Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon deal not dead – but not close

“If the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concluded that a purchase of additional Typhoon aircraft, or an upgrade to their current fleet, matched their capability needs, then we would fully support that and work closely with our Eurofighter Partner Nations,” said a UK MoD spokesperson.

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