Emirati-Chinese "Falcon Shield 2023" exercise exacerbates U.S. concerns
As Saudi CP Mohammad calls for expediting negotiations with China on the FC-31 program, Assistant Defense Minister Talal Al-Otaibi discusses with the Chinese Defense Minister drones and air defense systems. Meanwhile, the Saudi MoD will organize tenders for Navantia's MMSCs weaponry and systems.
Also in Defense, Emirati-French defense relations touch on HALE UAVs. Egypt and France to sign a military naval agreement involving TOTs, and Qatar to form a holding company for advanced military industries.
In Politics, Iran is concerned about the progress of the Beijing agreement amid U.S. interventions and recent military buildup in the Gulf region.
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