Special Reports
Intricate assessments on miscellaneous topics ranging from bilateral military relations to military technology, and other issues that require special attention.
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Special Reports
September 14, 2023
Summary: Saudi Arabia's fighter jet procurement plans are evolving amidst challenges involving fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-generation options. Riyadh also envisions greater industrial participation of Saudi com...
Special Reports
KSA
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August 31, 2023
Summary: In recent years, Qatar has been diligently pursuing advancements in space capabilities, with a particular focus on dual-use or military-grade satellites.The Qatari Ministry of State for Defense Affair...
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August 16, 2023
Summary: The UAE's interest in purchasing new satellites relevant to military applications demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s commitment to enhancing space-based capabilities.The UAE is in talks with defense and space c...
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August 03, 2023
in-depth
Summary: The Abraham Accords, signed in September 2020, marked a historic turning point in the Middle East, leading to the normalization of relations between the UAE and Israel. Since then, the defense industr...
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July 20, 2023
in-depth
Summary: The unveiling of the Fattah hypersonic missile by Iran on 6/6/2023 has drawn significant attention from the GCC countries.
Given its claimed hypersonic speed and maneuvering capabilities, Fattah rai...
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July 05, 2023
in-depth
Summary: UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan made significant appointments on 29/03/2023 with key Al Nahyan ruling family members assuming top leadership positions, including his brothers Sheikh ...
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June 27, 2023
in-depth
Summary: Saudi Arabia's defense industry giants, SAMI and GAMI, play a vital role in achieving the ambitious goals of Vision 2030.
With an aim to localize 50% of defense spending by 2030, these entities stri...
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May 25, 2023
in-depth
Summary: Under a joint trilateral statement, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China announced on 10/3/2023 an agreement to resume diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tehran.The Beijing agreement was not surprising ...
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May 18, 2023
in-depth
Summary: Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, fueled by conflicts in Yemen and Syria, have strained the two countries’ relations.
However, a potential shift has emerged with the signing of the Beijing agre...
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May 16, 2023
in-depth
Summary: Following his appointment as Minister of Defense last September 2022, Saudi Prince Khaled Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz was granted substantial jurisdiction in the defense sector by his brother Crown Princ...
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