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Arotech’s Training & Simulation Wins Saudi Order
2013-12-19 Read More...
Arotech Corporation announced that its Training and Simulation Division's MILO force options business unit, through its international partner channels, was awarded a firm fixed-price contract to supply award-winning MILO Range simulators for use by

NGC Forms Team for Saudi Ministry of National Guard
2013-12-09 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) is bringing together leading industry partners in aviation sustainment, training and operations to offer innovative solutions for Saudi Arabia's Ministry of National Guard (MNG) Integrated Maintenance Support

Saudi Arabia and France Conclude Joint Military Drills
2013-11-29 Read More...
Saudi Arabia and France have continued their combined military exercises - focusing on mountain warfare - starting this past

Royal Saudi Naval Forces to Upgrade C4I System
2013-11-25 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DDSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of C4I system upgrades and maintenance and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of

Saudi Arabia Officially Rejects U.N. Security Council Seat
2013-11-13 Read More...
Saudi Arabia officially turned down its seat at the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, with the kingdom’s envoy sending a letter to U.N. leader Ban Ki-moon to inform him of the

Pakistan Denies Any Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia
2013-11-11 Read More...
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry denied as “speculative, mischievous and baseless” a report by the BBC that Islamabad has agreed to sell nuclear weapons to Saudi

Defense Official to Become US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
2013-11-08 Read More...
President Barack Obama is nominating a top Defense Department official to become the U.S. ambassador to Saudi

ThyssenKrupp Denies Sub Sales to Saudi Arabia
2013-11-05 Read More...
Germany's ThyssenKrupp denied a media report saying the industrial conglomerate is about to sign a $3.4 billion contract to sell submarines to Saudi

Saudi National Guard to be 1st Boeing AH-6 Customer
2013-11-04 Read More...
Boeing’s AH-6 light attack/reconnaissance helicopter is on an accelerating path to its first customer - the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) - and more demonstrations in coming

Saudi Arabia Orders 2 C-130J Super Hercules
2013-10-28 Read More...
Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement (known as an Undefinitized Contract Action) with the U.S. Government for the Foreign Military Sale of the first two of 25 potential C-130J Super Hercules airlifters for the Kingdom of Saudi

Saudi Arabia to Host Electronic Warfare Symposium
2013-10-18 Read More...
The 3rd EW symposium for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the first AOC Electronic Warfare (EW) conference & exhibition to be held in the Kingdom who recognizes the importance of EW and the critical role it plays in operational effectiveness and for

Thales Eyes Saudi Shahine Upgrade Contract
2013-10-15 Read More...
Saudi Arabia is close to finalizing a EUR2.5 billion contract with Thales to upgrade its Shahine short-range air defense (SHORAD) systems, La Tribune reported on 5

Saudi Arabia Deploys 95,000 Security Forces for Pilgrimage
2013-10-14 Read More...
Saudi Arabia has deployed 95,000 Security Forces to maintain order during this year’s Muslim hajj pilgrimage, Interior Minister Prince Mohammad bin Nayef

18 Saudi Helicopters to Monitor this Year’s Pilgrimage
2013-10-11 Read More...
Eighteen S92 and Blackhawk helicopters will monitor the movement of pilgrims during this year’s hajj

French Defense Minister Lauds Saudi-French Military Ties
2013-10-09 Read More...
French Defense Minister Jean-Yves le Drian confirmed that bilateral relations between France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are deep-rooted in history, lauding the cooperation between the two countries in the defense and military

Egypt’s Interim President Visits Saudi Arabia
2013-10-09 Read More...
Egyptian Interim President Adly Mansour arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to thank the Kingdom for its support following the overthrow of President Mohammad Mursi in July

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