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The failure to procure the U.S.-made fifth-generation fighter jet, the F-35, along with a policy to diversify its defense imports and reduce dependency on Washington, are believed to be the primary reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s intent to acquire up to 100 units of Türkiye’s fifth-generation fighter jet, the KAAN.
Saudi Arabia has reportedly acquired 39 Russian-made Pantsir-S1M air defense systems in a “quiet” deal worth an estimated $2.3 billion (RM10.1 billion).
Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering the acquisition of approximately 100 units of the fifth-generation fighter jet, “KAAN,” currently under development by Turkey.
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense recently signed a contract with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia for the construction of three additional Avante 2200 corvettes.
Following French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent state visit to Saudi Arabia, efforts to include Rafale fighter aircrafts, developed by Dassault Aviation, into the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) fleet are “edging closer” to becoming a reality.
The first cohort of Saudi Arabian military personnel has successfully completed training on operating the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, a U.S.-made anti-ballistic missile defense system designed to intercept short, medium, and long-range ballistic missiles.
For the first time, the South Korean-made K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS), developed by Hanwha Aerospace, has been observed in Saudi Arabia.
To address current and future threats, the United States has approved potential sale of more than 1,000 TOW anti-tank missiles under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to its key Middle Eastern ally, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia and its defense industry are reportedly intensifying efforts to acquire hypersonic missile technology to compete with its main regional rival, Iran.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering the acquisition of approximately 100 units of the fifth-generation fighter jet, “KAAN,” currently under development by Turkey.