Kuwait Ministry of Defense

defense policy

artificial intelligence (AI) systems

Sheikh Abdullah

2025-2030 Strategic Plan

Kuwait

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense (MoD) recently announced the launch of the Strategic Plan 2025-2030 <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63297?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to modernize its military capabilities</a>.The following note provides an overview of key aspects in this regard, including:- The advanced military technologies targeted under the country’s 2025-2030 strategic defense roadmap- Foreign partners identified in the defense strategy and their expected contributions- Legal oversight measures slated to accompany the roadmap execution

Kuwait: Technologies targeted under the 2025-2030 defense roadmap

Saudi-U.S. relations

Crown Prince Mohammad

President Trump

Gulf security

Prince Khaled

<a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63529?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) met</a> with U.S. President Donald Trump on 13/5/2025 at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh.The meeting was framed as a pivotal moment in U.S.–Saudi relations.The following note provides an overview of key aspects in this regard, including:- MBS’ interpretation of the visit and its broader political and economic significance- The central issues addressed during bilateral talks- MBS’ initial remarks on President Trump’s regional strategy and political outlook- His concerns over specific aspects of U.S.–Saudi relations and the reassurances he received from Trump&nbsp;

Saudi MBS reflects on his meeting with Trump

ADNOC

Sinopec

UAE-China relations

UAE-US relations

Belt and Road Initiative

China

The UAE and China are advancing joint energy and infrastructure ventures under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework. This growing alignment is raising new questions about the future of GCC trade and its distance from <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63452-wright-deepens-uae-us-energy-ties-in-strategic-hydrogen-lng-talks?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">U.S. financial influence</a>. This note explores the UAE-China economic alignment, including: - Proposed energy projects- Financial aspects of UAE-China cooperation- Regional views on yuan-based trading- U.S. stance and warnings&nbsp;

UAE-China Energy Trade: A strategic shift challenging the ‘Petrodollar’ dominance

Al-Bayari

Saudi Ministry of Defense

transfer of technology

localization

Saab

Sweden

Saudi Assistant Defense Minister for Executive Affairs Khaled <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63188-saudi-arabia-al-bayaris-defense-priorities-for-2025?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">Al-Bayari</a> met with Swedish State Secretary to the Minister of Defense Peter Sandwall on 7/5/2025 during an official visit to Sweden. Al-Bayari also visited the headquarters of the Swedish defense company Saab. The note provides insights into Al-Bayari’s visit to Sweden, including:- Al-Bayari’s views on enhancing defense cooperation with Sweden- The Saab systems Saudi Arabia is looking to procure- The defense technologies the Kingdom aims to acquire - Saab officials’ stance on enhancing defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia&nbsp;

Saudi Arabia eyes Saab defense systems and technologies

artificial intelligence

Saudi-US relations

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63515-saudi-strategic-files-arranged-for-mbs-trump-meeting-from-riyadh?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">met with</a> Tesla CEO Elon Musk on 13/5/2025 at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh.The meeting focused on deepening <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63510-saudi-us-relations-trumps-visit-expectations-and-strategic-focus-from-washington?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">cooperation</a> in artificial intelligence (AI), sovereign compute infrastructure, and defense-technology integration.The note provides an overview of the following aspects:- Strategic proposals to localize AI development within the Kingdom- Opportunities for long-term collaboration on digital infrastructure and sovereign technology- Broader alignment within a growing U.S.–Saudi technology investment framework- A potential compute-for-security exchange

Saudi MBS-Musk Meeting: AI and strategic tech partnerships

Bahrain Defense Force (BDF)

Pentagon

air defense systems

Lockheed Martin

Bahrain

Bahrain is still in <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63134-bahrain-us-proposal-to-enhance-air-defense-capabilities?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">talks</a> with the U.S. for the procurement of radar systems.The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:- The radar system under consideration- The expected number of radars to be procured

Bahrain: Update on U.S. proposal to enhance air defense capabilities

nuclear program

KSA-USA Relations

Saudi-China relations

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is advancing <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63469-decoding-the-saudi-us-high-stakes-nuclear-talks-amid-regional-tensions?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia</a>, dropping the Israeli normalization preconditions. Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman (ABS) is centralizing control over the program, aiming to secure U.S. reactor technology and domestic enrichment rights. This note explores the evolving U.S.-Saudi nuclear track, including: - Revised U.S. position on enrichment - ABS-led civil nuclear structure- Chinese and South Korean fallback options- Regional pushback from Israel and Iran

Saudi-U.S. nuclear agreement gains momentum as President Trump eases preconditions

Iranian nuclear file

Iran-U.S. relations

Khamenei

President Masoud Pezeshkian

Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Iran

Iran and the U.S. have ended a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks on 11/5/2025 in the Omani capital, Muscat.This came ahead of U.S. <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63525-iran-engagement-with-gcc-countries-amid-trumps-tour?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">President Donald Trump</a>’s four-day GCC tour.The note provides an overview of the following aspects:- President Masoud Pezeshkian's views on nuclear talks with the U.S. so far- Key developments Iran believes influenced the fourth round of talks- The scenario in which Iran would halt the nuclear talks The note also highlights Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s description of the fourth round of the talks.

Iran: How Pezeshkian and Araghchi describe the nuclear talks so far

Houthis

U.S. administration

Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)

Oman

Yemen

Oman brokered on 6/5/2025 a ceasefire between the U.S. and the Houthis.Also, Oman remains the key mediator between the U.S. and Iran.The following note provides comprehensive insights into the Trump administration’s view of <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63404-omans-mediation-between-iranian-trust-and-us-unpredictability?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">Oman’s mediation role</a>, including:-&nbsp;The U.S. administration’s description of Oman’s mediation role-&nbsp;The impact of Oman’s diplomatic methods on the U.S. strategy-&nbsp;The U.S. plan if Houthi provocations resume following the agreed ceasefire The note also mentions how Oman’s involvement may affect the contours of U.S. policy in Yemen and Iran, and the strategic calculations that continue to shape the U.S.-Oman relationship.&nbsp;

U.S. Administration on Oman’s Mediation Role: Appreciation but…

President Sheikh Mohammad

Emir Tamim

As U.S. President Donald Trump begins a four-day GCC tour, Iranian officials are working to reinforce diplomatic ties with key <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63286-iran-fate-of-beijing-agreement-amid-regional-setbacks?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">GCC countries</a>, particularly Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.The following note provides insight into Iran’s approach and expectations of <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63387-iran-on-us-military-threats-irgc-and-strait-of-hormuz?utm_source=dir_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">President Trump</a>’s visit, including:- The purpose behind Trump’s visit, as perceived by Iranian officials- Iran’s strategy to maintain engagement with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and QatarThe note also mentions Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's views on relations with GCC countries and Gulf region security.&nbsp;

Iran: Engagement with GCC countries amid Trump’s tour

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