ATERMES to present integrated surveillance systems in Riyadh
French firm ATERMES will present AI-enabled surveillance and border security systems at WDS26, focusing on integrated architectures already in operational use.
Saudi Arabia News
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Sensors
Homeland Security
Expo and Air Show
Bilateral Relations
Saudi-led coalition strikes arms shipment at Yemen port
A Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit unauthorised arms at Yemen’s, as Riyadh issued a 24-hour ultimatum calling for the withdrawal of UAE forces from Yemen.
Air
Trump’s F-35 Signal to Saudi Arabia Revives Old Tensions
Trump’s declaration that Washington “will be selling F-35s” to Saudi Arabia echoes earlier debates, including the UAE’s stalled request, Israel’s opposition.
Air
Saudi Arabia Seeks 48 F-35s in Major Defence Push
White House weighs multi-billion-dollar sale that could reshape Middle East military balance and test US’s pledge to preserve Israel’s qualitative edge.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Saudi AKINCI UCAV Operators Graduate from the Training
Baykar announced the graduation of Saudi Air Force operators from the 21st training programme for AKINCI UCAV on social media, showing RSAF AKINCIs as well.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
TB3 to be Commissioned on TCG Anadolu in September
TB3 starts operations on TCG Anadolu in September, while Akıncı UCAV production lines ramp up in Saudi Arabia; the very first deliveries planned for 2025.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Riyadh Requests Renewal of Greek Patriot Defence Mission
Greece may extend its Patriot air defence mission in Saudi Arabia to 2026, securing ARAMCO sites as Athens and Riyadh deepen defence and economic ties.
Expo and Air Show
SAMI Joins the Production of Turkish Land Systems
Saudi state-owned defence firm SAMI Land signed three contracts with three different Turkish land systems manufacturers during the IDEF25 exhibition.
Air
UK Backs Saudi Bid to Join GCAP Despite Japanese Resistance
Saudi Arabia moves closer to joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter jet programme as London and Tokyo clash over Riyadh’s added value.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
SSB Strengthens Its International Presence with New Attachés
SSB appoints new attachés to embassies in Saudi Arabia, Poland, Nigeria and the Philippines to advance military cooperation and defence industry ties.
Land
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
US, Saudi Forces Execute M1A2 SEP v3 Tanks Live-Fire Drill
US and Saudi armies conducted live-fire training using M1A2 SEP v3 MBTs at "Friendship 25" to enhance military cooperation and regional defence capability.
Navy / Maritime
Navantia Begins Second Saudi Corvette at San Fernando
Navantia has begun work on the second Saudi corvette, just three months after the first, under a contract for three ships, strengthening local industry.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Türkiye Receives Response to Eurofighter Typhoon Request
Türkiye has received a response to its request for a price proposal from the United Kingdom and BAE Systems for the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
Air
KAI Makes KF-21 Boramae Fighter Offer to Saudi Arabia
A photo from a presentation made by KAI officials for Saudi Arabia about the KF-21 fighter jet was posted on social media, only to be removed shortly after.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 09:00 US Air Force expands autonomous mission planning capabilities - The US Air Force is investing in autonomous mission planning tools designed to accelerate operationa...
- 09:00 European militaries prioritise protection of critical infrastructure - European defence planners are increasing efforts to protect energy facilities, communications networ...
- 09:00 China strengthens multi-domain reconnaissance architecture - China continues integrating satellites, drones, maritime patrol assets and ground sensors into a bro...
- 09:00 Japan expands munitions storage and dispersal network - Japan is investing in new ammunition storage facilities and dispersal concepts to improve resilience...
- 09:00 Autonomous maritime surveillance gains momentum worldwide - Navies are increasingly adopting autonomous maritime surveillance systems to provide persistent cove...
- 09:00 Counter-drone programmes focus on defeating mass attacks - Military organisations are prioritising counter-UAS systems capable of handling large-scale drone at...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence drives demand for persistent sensor coverage - Defence agencies are accelerating investment in persistent tracking networks to improve detection an...
- 09:00 Military space architectures shift toward distributed constellations - Armed forces are increasingly favouring distributed satellite constellations over a small number of...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft become central to future airpower - Air forces are increasingly viewing collaborative combat aircraft as a core element of future airpow...
- 09:00 Production resilience emerges as key defence export advantage - The ability to sustain production, deliver rapidly and expand output during crises is becoming a maj...
