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Saudi Arabia: 2026 defense shift driven by U.S.-Iran conflict dynamics

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Key topics in Issue No. 33/17

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    Saudi Arabia: 2026 defense shift driven by U.S.-Iran conflict dynamics

    • Operational constraint driving reprioritization
    • Lower-layer expansion and cost-efficiency measures
    • Program sequencing and resource reallocation
    • Unmanned reprioritization and industrial support

  • Spotlight

    Oman Defense Market: Opportunities and challenges

    UAE Under Supply Constraints: Can Turkey emerge as an alternative supplier?

  • Defense Matters

    Saudi Arabia recalibrates C-UAS strategy, favoring Skyranger 30

    • Industrial structure and negotiation channel
    • System configuration and localization scope
    • Competitive landscape
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