A giant F-35 deal for Riyadh raises fears of corruption and espionage
The planned sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia ($142 billion) is reviving fears of corruption and Chinese espionage via the RSAF. Summary A highly […]
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Saudi Arabia: Military power and regional strategy
The Saudi army is growing stronger under MBS. Discover Saudi Arabia’s strategic stakes and military influence in the Middle East. Historical background and current position […]
Rafale F4 in Saudi Arabia: a contract in prospect?
Dassault Aviation’s Rafale F4 could equip the Royal Saudi Air Force following Germany’s refusal to sell Typhoon Tranche 4s. The Royal Saudi Air Force is […]
Saudi Air Force turns to space
Saudi Arabia plans to acquire satellites to boost its space capabilities, as part of the military reform planned for 2028. Towards a new space era […]
The Saudi dilemma between Eurofighter and Rafale
Saudi Arabia’s decision between buying the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Dassault Rafale raises strategic and geopolitical questions. Eurofighter Typhoon or Dassault Rafale: Saudi Arabia at […]
Blockade lifted on Typhoon sale to Saudi Arabia
Germany gives in on the sale of 48 Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia after its key role in intercepting missiles aimed at Israel. Change of […]
French Rafales overtake Eurofighters in sale to Saudi Arabia
Germany blocks the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia, with serious consequences for the British aerospace industry. This decision has prompted Saudi Arabia […]
Saudi Arabia considers purchase of 54 Dassault Rafale fighter jets
Saudi Arabia is exploring the possibility of purchasing 54 Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation SA, according to a report in La Tribune. […]
The uncertain future of the Eurofighter program in Germany
The imminent end of the defense and aerospace industry’s Typhoon program is due to Germany’s decision against sanctioning the sale of the UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon […]