Kuwaiti-French defense relations seem to be going south as the Caracal issue presents itself as a
hurdle. In contrast, UAE-French strategic defense relations are expected to expand, especially in space.
Saudi Arabia eyes South Korea’s KF-21 fighter while engaging in talks with China for a TOT of the LW-30 laser system. The UAE is in talks with Israel over cruise missiles.
In politics, 3 contentious files stand in the way of perfecting the ties between the UAE and the U.S. Meanwhile, Sullivan’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad brought some updates concerning the Saudi-Israeli normalization of ties.
The summary is available to signed-in readers.
