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The Growing Role of Arab Women in Defense

The role of women in the defense industry is changing across the Middle East, but particularly in Saudi Arabia, as successful programs, such as the World Defense Show’s International Women…

Collaboration is imperative as space defense technology advances

Space is integral to modern defense, enhancing communication, intelligence, navigation, andsurveillance, but international collaboration is essential for peaceful coexistence and development. Space has become an essential component of every nation’s…

In nuclear push, Saudi Arabia could play US, China off each other

Riad Kahwaji Saudi Arabia is making a push for nuclear power as part of any US-brokered pact with Israel – and Riyadh won’t be shy about seeking what it wants.…

Non-US firms are winning big deals in the Gulf. Can Washington reverse the trend?

Riad Kahwaji Over the last four years there has been a clear shift in the Gulf towards buying non-American major defense articles. But regional defense experts do not believe there…

US to bill UAE, Saudi Arabia $331M for Yemen refueling

The Pentagon announced it will bill Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates $331 million after undercharging the two countries for U.S. aerial refueling of their aircraft in the Yemen…

Raytheon appoints new president in Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi, UAE (Sep. 21, 2016) — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has appointed Kurt E. Amend as president, Raytheon International, Inc. (RII) in Saudi Arabia. Amend succeeds Lou Laroche, who…