Analysis How Saudi defense shake-up exposes frustration with localization goals As Riyadh struggles to reach its 50% Vision 2030 target, leadership reshuffles signal pressure for faster progress. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Egypt's Sisi, Saudi crown prince discuss Red Sea, Gaza, trade in Neom Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi headed to Saudi Arabia as the two countries continue to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation on regional and international issues. Egypt
NATO summit to be held in Turkey next year, alliance says Brussels' announcement comes as the Trump administration and Erdogan's government have continued to stake out common ground on stabilizing Syria and the southern Caucasus region. Turkey
Somaliland fumes over Turkish envoy's meeting with rebel figure: What to know As diplomatic tensions flare between Ankara and Hargeisa after a Turkish envoy met a rebel figure in Mogadishu, Ankara is downplaying the encounter as circumstantial. Somalia
Analysis What UAE interest in South Korea’s KF-21 jets signals for Gulf defense strategy By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Israeli, US defense chiefs meet on sidelines of NATO meeting Banned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from traveling to Washington, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met in Brussels with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Israel
Israel, Cyprus make strides toward EastMed undersea electricity cable Cypriot Energy Minister George Papanastasiou's visit to Israel is another step in joint efforts to promote the Euro-Asia undersea electricity cable project. Israel
Arab states make up 24% of Israel’s 2022 arms exports including drones Out of the record-high $12.5 billion in Israeli defense exports in 2022, almost $3 billion were export deals with Arab countries. Israel
Saudi Arabia's MBS heads to France to meet Macron, attend business summits The two leaders will meet Friday and discuss bilateral relations as well as Middle Eastern and international issues including the war in Ukraine. Saudi Arabia
US to sell $1.8 billion worth of F/A-18 jets support to Kuwait The proposed sale would fulfill Kuwait’s request for an ‘extended warranty’ on its F/A-18 fleet. Kuwait
Israeli army admits to operational failures in deadly Egypt incident The investigation of the Israeli army into the deadly incident last week on the Egyptian border found several operational failures. Israel
Senior Israeli officials attended Russian ambassador's anti-West speech At a Russia Day reception in Jerusalem, Russia's Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov delivered a speech defending his country's stance against Ukraine. Israel
US: Iran drone factory in Russia could be operational next year Iran has already been shipping drones via the Caspian Sea to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine, White House says. Russia
Israel, Jordan, Saudi join US bombers in show of force to Iran Two US Air Force B-1B bombers dropped munitions at target ranges in Jordan and Saudi Arabia before returning to Europe in the Pentagon's latest regional exercise aimed at deterring Iran. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
UK MPs alarmed by report on British colleges helping Iran develop drones British lawmakers demand that the government provide answers about whether international sanctions were breached. Iran
Israeli parliament speaker Amir Ohana pays first visit to Morocco As the son of Moroccan-born parents, Knesset speaker Amir Ohana is especially moved to visit his family's homeland. Israel
US sanctions target Iran's ballistic missile ties with China The latest barrage of US economic sanctions came just hours after Iran unveiled what it claimed to be its first hypersonic missile. Iran
