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Germany Approves Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia, Oman
2016-03-17 Read More...
The German government has approved several arms export deals with countries in the Middle East, including delivery of 23 Airbus helicopters to Saudi Arabia, according to an Economy Ministry letter seen by Reuters on

Lockheed Martin Delivers Two KC-130J Super Hercules to Saudi Arabia
2016-03-16 Read More...
Lockheed Martin recently delivered two KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refuelers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to be operated by Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF)

Saudi King Hails North Thunder Military Exercise
2016-03-16 Read More...
Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz said in Riyadh on Monday that the presence of leaders and representatives of 20 friendly countries at the closing ceremony of the North Thunder military exercise proved their eagerness to further strengthen military

Saudi King Lays Foundation Stone for King Saoud Airbase
2016-03-14 Read More...
Saudi Arabia concluded Thursday North Thunder, a military exercise aimed at unifying the region’s military forces to promote peace and

Saudi King Receives Leaders Attending North Thunder Closing Maneuver
2016-03-11 Read More...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received Wednesday evening at King Khalid Military City in Hafr Al-Batin the leaders who came to attend the closing maneuver of Thunder North Military Exercise and the parade by

“North Thunder” Military Drill Closes in Saudi Arabia
2016-03-10 Read More...
A spokesman for the Saudi Defense Ministry said that “North Thunder” - a military exercise which kicked off in the Kingdom mid February - promoted the exchange of military expertise between the 21 participating

Saudi Army to Receive French Arms Intended for Lebanon
2016-03-08 Read More...
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said on Saturday that the Kingdom will take delivery of French arms it originally ordered for Lebanon.“We made the decision that we will stop the $3 billion from going to the Lebanese military and instead they

Saudi Crown Prince Meets French President, Defense Minister
2016-03-07 Read More...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Nayef ended his visit in France after a meeting with French President Francois Hollande on Friday to discuss “anti-terrorism” efforts and ways to boost security cooperation between the two

Twenty Nations Start Largest Military Drills in Saudi Arabia
2016-03-03 Read More...
Armed forces from 20 countries have begun man oeuvres in northeastern Saudi Arabia that the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has described as one of the world’s biggest military exercises.Troops from Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco,

Saudi Chief of General Staff Visits Armed Forces Exhibition
2016-03-01 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Chief of General Staff, Lt. General Abdulrahman bin Saleh Al-Bunyan paid a visit to the Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversification of Local Manufacturing (AFED) which was held at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition

Saudi Arabia, Russia “Discussing” Military Armament Cooperation
2016-02-26 Read More...
Russia and Saudi Arabia are currently holding “vital talks” on joint cooperation in military armament, Russian President’s Aide for Military and Technical Cooperation Vladimir Kozhin (photo)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives British Parliament Defense Head
2016-02-24 Read More...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abudaziz held talks with the Head of the Defense Committee at the British Parliament, James Gray, on

Saudi Arabia Launches First Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversification
2016-02-23 Read More...
The Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversification (AFED) of Local Manufacturing is taking place in the Saudi Capital at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 21 to 27 February

Saudi Arabia Requests Military Training Support Services
2016-02-22 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for support services. The estimated cost is $200

Airbus Group Participates at Saudi Janadriyah Festival
2016-02-19 Read More...
Airbus Group’s latest portfolio of products and services are on display at Janadriyah, Saudi Arabia’s popular cultural and heritage festival currently underway in Riyadh from 03-21 February 2016.Festival visitors can see some of Airbus Group’s key

Saudi King to Visit Russia at an Undetermined Date
2016-02-17 Read More...
No date has been set for Saudi King Salman’s visit to Russia, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing an official source from the Foreign Ministry.The source dubbed media reports speculating a date for King Salman’s visit to Russia as “incorrect”

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