Turkey air force in joint exercises with Saudi Arabia
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DefenceTalkTurkey’s air force on Monday began five days of air defence exercises with Saudi Arabia, the Turkish military said, as the two countries forge an increasingly tight alliance on Syria. Six Saudi F-15 fighter jets will take part in the air defence training in the central Turkish region of Konya, the military said in a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-air-force-in-joint-exercises-with-saudi-arabia-66750/
Saudi Naval Forces To Buy Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Kits
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 Kits, equipment, training, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $154.9 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-naval-forces-to-buy-phalanx-close-in-weapons-system-ciws-kits-66725/
Pakistan joins ‘Thunder of the North’ military exercise in Saudi Arabia
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DefenceTalkArmed forces from around 20 countries including Pakistan and Malaysia are gathering in northern Saudi Arabia Sunday for “the largest, most important military manoeuvres” ever staged in the region, the official news agency SPA reported. The “Thunder of the North” exercise involving ground, air, and naval forces sends a “clear message” that Riyadh and its […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-joins-thunder-of-the-north-military-exercise-in-saudi-arabia-66722/
Chinese president in Saudi Arabia to bolster ties
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DefenceTalkChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the first stop on a trip to raise the economic giant’s political profile in a troubled Middle East. Xi, making his first presidential visit to the region, will also travel to Egypt and Iran during his five-day tour. State television showed Xi meeting with King […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-president-in-saudi-arabia-to-bolster-ties-66437/
Pakistan will not send ground troops as part of Saudi-led military alliance
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DefenceTalkIslamabad: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, on Tuesday said Pakistan will not send ground troops to Saudi Arabia or any other country after having joined the 34-state Islamic military alliance led by Saudi Arabia. In a briefing to the National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee at the Parliament House, Aziz said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-will-not-send-ground-troops-as-part-of-saudi-military-alliance-66332/
Saudi-led coalition denies bombing Iran embassy in Yemen
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DefenceTalkThe Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen on Thursday denied an accusation by Tehran that its warplanes had targeted the Iranian embassy there. An investigation found that “the allegations are false and that no operations were carried out around the embassy or near to it,” a coalition statement said. “It also confirms the embassy building […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-led-coalition-denies-bombing-iran-embassy-in-yemen-66301/
Should Germany Stop Exporting Arms to Saudi Arabia?
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DefenceTalkDespite official condemnation of Saudi Arabia’s executions, many wonder why Germany doesn’t take action against the kingdom. Critics think arms exports to the country should have been stopped a long time ago. Many countries have condemned Saudi Arabia’s execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr together with three other Shiites and 43 alleged members of al […]https://www.defencetalk.com/should-germany-stop-exporting-arms-to-saudi-arabia-66267/
Germany warns Saudi Arabia it may review military exports
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DefenceTalkBERLIN: Germany’s Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel warned Saudi Arabia Monday Berlin could review military exports to the oil-rich nation in light of Riyadh’s mass executions of prisoners two days earlier. Berlin also urged Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations after 47 people were executed, including a Shiite cleric, which sparked attacks on the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-warns-saudi-arabia-it-may-review-military-exports-66245/
Saudi Arabia intercepts missile fired from Yemen capital
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DefenceTalkSaudi Arabia intercepted a missile fired on its territory from Yemen’s rebel-held capital, the Saudi-led coalition announced on Sunday, in the latest cross-border attack on the kingdom. Saudi air defence forces intercepted “a Scud missile fired from Sanaa in Yemen towards the city of Najran” late on Saturday, said the coalition that has been battling […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-arabia-intercepts-missile-fired-from-yemen-capital-66180/
Yemen truce fragile as rebels threaten Saudi Arabia
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DefenceTalkA ceasefire in Yemen that has been frequently violated was due to be extended Monday night, as fighting persisted in the north and rebels vowed more missile attacks on Saudi targets. The truce was set to be renewed for one week, a day after the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed rebels wrapped up peace talks in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/yemen-truce-fragile-as-rebels-threaten-saudi-arabia-66177/