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  • Pentagon chief underscores US commitment to Saudi Arabia’s defense

    Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Monday that he had spoken to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to affirm Washington’s commitment to the Kingdom’s defense and to thank him for Riyadh’s work to promote calm in the Middle East. Prince Khalid said the pair reviewed the Saudi-US strategic partnership and ways to bolster defense cooperation. The Pentagon said Austin underscored the United States’ longstanding commitment to Saudi Arabia’s defense and the importance of the US-Saudi defense partnership to regional security. The call took place on Monday night.

  • Israel Defense Chief’s US Trip Delayed as Netanyahu Objects

    A US visit by Israel’s defense chief — billed as a chance for the allies to craft a common strategy in a face-off against Iran — has been postponed, a Pentagon spokesperson said Tuesday. An Israeli official, who asked not to be identified discussing the decision, cited last-minute objections to the trip by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who has sparred with Netanyahu about the conduct of the yearlong war in Gaza and on other fronts, had been due to fly to Washington for talks on Wednesday about “ongoing Middle East security developments,” the Pentagon had announced.

  • Saudi FM slams Israel’s ‘barbaric practices’ against ‘defenseless’ Palestinian civilians

    Prince Faisal urged the UN to recognize Palestine as a full member, saying: “We welcome the adoption by the General Assembly on May 10, 2024, of a resolution that states that the state of Palestine fulfills all the conditions to become a fully fledged member state of our organization, and we welcome the decision of Norway, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Armenia, who have recognized the brotherly country of Palestine.”

  • Raytheon Delivers Saudi Arabia’s First AN/TPY-2 Air Defense Radar

    Raytheon has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 air defense radar for Saudi Arabia as part of a $2.3-billion deal signed in 2020. According to the company, the radar is the first in its class to feature a complete Gallium Nitride semiconductor, providing expanded surveillance capacity and greater sensitivity to threats. It offers several key advantages over other radio frequency semiconductors in terms of energy efficiency, weight, and power output.

  • Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman

    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Saudi Minister of Defense His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman yesterday evening to discuss regional security challenges and our mutual interest in deterring aggression and reducing tensions across the region. They agreed to continue strengthening the United States-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia defense partnership to help restore stability and calm to the region.

  • Senators in both parties open to treaty vote on US-Saudi defense pact

    Republicans and Democrats are demanding any such agreement arrive on Capitol Hill as a treaty, requiring a two-thirds majority. Getting that level of Senate approval would be a huge challenge, according to interviews with more than a half-dozen senators on the Foreign Relations Committee.

  • U.S.-Saudi Defense Cooperation: Next Steps

    Even if an Israeli-Saudi normalization deal proves unattainable for now, Washington and Riyadh should still seek ways to enhance military and defense cooperation in order to advance common interests and prepare for future security challenges.

  • Saudi Arabia, India discuss ways to bolster strategic defense cooperation

    Saudi Arabia and India recently discussed new avenues to strengthen defense cooperation at the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) held in Riyadh. Indian ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan told Arab News that Saudi Arabia and India are seeking to enhance defense cooperation. Khan said the sixth JCDC meeting was co-chaired by India’s Joint Secretary (Armed Forces) Amitabh Prasad and Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defense for Strategic Affairs Maj. Gen. Salman bin Awadh Al-Harbi.

  • CEO of major Gulf defense firm, Saudi Arabia Military Industries, steps down

    After serving four years as CEO of government-owned defense firm Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI), Walid Abukhaled has resigned from his position, according to the company.

  • Saudi civil defense issues safety warnings as heavy rain sweeps the Kingdom

    The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture reported significant rainfall in eight regions of Saudi Arabia, with the National Center for Meteorology registering the highest amount in the Madinah region at 37.4 millimeters. The rainfall occurred between 9 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday, affecting areas including Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Aseer, Tabuk, Jazan, Najran and Al-Baha. The airport in Madinah received 35.2 millimeters of rain, while 27.6 millimeters fell in Haram. In Makkah, Yalamlam and Al-Leith recorded 17.4 millimeters, with 8 millimeters in Al-Leith Dam.