The Cradle
The Cradle
  • Home
Loading...
Saudi Arabia inks arms deal with Spain to strengthen naval forces
Riyadh has increased its efforts in cooperation with nations across the globe as Saudi leaders look to move away from the kingdom's US dependency
Dec 01, 2022
Loading...
Washington approves potential $1bn arms deal with Qatar
The deal, to be handled by US weapon makers like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman, also calls for the deployment of troops and private contractors to the Gulf monarchy
Nov 30, 2022
Loading...
Algeria to sign massive arms deal with Russia: Report
Algeria has signed significant weapons deals with Russia before, making it a potential target for US sanctions
Oct 31, 2022
Loading...
Abraham Accords overflowed coffers of Israeli arms dealers: Report
The UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco were the recipients of seven percent of total weapons exports from Israel in 2021
Oct 10, 2022
Loading...
Gas-hungry Germany approves arms deal with Saudi Arabia
Germany has been boosting its relations with GCC countries after losing access to Russian fuel
Sep 30, 2022
Loading...
White House approves potential $5.3bln arms deals with Saudi Arabia and UAE
Despite promises to end support for Riyadh's brutal war on Yemen, Joe Biden has approved several arms deals with the kingdom and is considering lifting a ban on the sale of 'offensive weapons'
Aug 03, 2022
Loading...
Israel signed $3bln in arms deals since signing of Abraham Accords: Defense minister
On the same day and during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, MbZ called for expanding the Abraham Accords to include other Arab countries
Jul 08, 2022
Loading...
Washington holds onto its spot as world’s largest arms dealer
The US war machine provides weapons for over half of the members of the UN, driving conflicts across the globe
Mar 24, 2022
Loading...
US government signs $3.1bln arms deal with Israel
The Biden administration has continued providing Israel with weapons despite the human rights abuses committed against Palestinian citizens
Dec 31, 2021
Loading...
UAE suspends billion-dollar arms deal with US over efforts to restrict Chinese technology
UAE suspends billion-dollar deal with US days after it signed a similar deal with France
Dec 15, 2021
Loading...
US senate green lights large Saudi arms deal
The sale comes a day after Saudi Arabia pleaded for the refuelling of its air-to-air missile supplies
Dec 08, 2021
Loading...
French president secures billions of dollars in arms deals following Gulf tour
Macron claims it is all part of a 'long-term strategy to contribute to stability' in the region, but Iranian FM Khatibzadeh noted that 'the weapons they sell in the region are the source of turmoil'
Dec 08, 2021
Loading...
UAE, France seal $19bn arms deal as French President begins a two-day trip to the Gulf
The record-setting deal signals a deepening of security and military ties between Paris and Abu Dhabi
Dec 03, 2021
Loading...
South Korean, UAE presidents discuss arms, energy investment
While South Korea is seeking to improve its military cooperation with the Gulf, the country has yet to release $7-9 billion in funds owed to the Islamic Republic of Iran
Jan 15, 2023
Loading...
Biden administration preparing $20bn F-16 deal with Turkiye
The Biden administration can go ahead with a formal notification of the deal, following the informal review
Jan 14, 2023
Loading...
Ankara top choice as arms provider to Africa: Report
Cheap prices and the lack of political conditions are among the main reasons that Turkish arms sales are appealing to African states
Nov 17, 2022
Loading...
Washington strong-arms Turkey to enforce anti-Russia sanctions: Report
Turkey has remained hesitant about enforcing western sanctions on Russia despite its NATO membership
Oct 20, 2022
Loading...
Israeli air defense system arrives in UAE, even bigger deals expected
Since the signing of the Abraham accords, Israel increased its trade volume by $3 billion with the UAE and Bahrain
Oct 20, 2022
Loading...
Hezbollah pledges to remain on alert until Lebanon-Israel maritime deal is signed
Far-right Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the agreement, calling it a 'historic surrender' to Hezbollah
Oct 12, 2022
Loading...
Ukraine expels Iranian students in response to Russian drone deal
Several Iranian students claimed that Ukrainian immigration officials refused to renew their student visas over Iran's arms exports to Russia
Oct 09, 2022
Loading...
Can any Lebanon-Israel maritime deal be trusted?
While the demarcation agreement is yet to be signed, skepticism on both sides signals conflict ahead
Oct 04, 2022
Loading...
US approves $250 million arms sale to Kuwait
In 2022 alone, Kuwait has ordered roughly $2 billion worth of US-made arms and logistical support
Sep 28, 2022
Loading...
UAE to sign first weapons deal with Israel: Report
The UAE had acquired Israeli technology to repel drones and missiles launched in retaliatory attacks by the Yemeni Ansarallah movement
Sep 22, 2022
Loading...
Israel puts Iran in its scope with new Boeing deal
The KC-46As will be able to carry some 30% more fuel while consuming 30% less than the Boeing 707
Sep 01, 2022
Loading...
Qatar FM stresses importance of salvaging Iran nuclear deal
This is the second time in two months that Qatar and Iran's foreign ministers discuss the revival of the deal
Aug 26, 2022
Loading...
Iran receives US response on proposal to revive nuclear deal
Tehran says it is reviewing Washington's response, while in Tel Aviv officials are clamoring for western powers to 'stop and say enough'
Aug 24, 2022
Loading...
Washington approves $20bln worth of arms sales in two-week span
On top of runaway weapon sales this year, the US has also funneled tens of billions of dollars into Ukraine to fuel the war against Russia
Aug 12, 2022
Loading...
Russia, Ukraine talks on grain exports yield results, final deal to follow
A final deal, while not imminent, is likely to be agreed upon and implemented in the near future
Jul 14, 2022
Loading...
Israeli defense establishment reportedly divided over Iran deal
According to the Hebrew report, some Israeli officials believe that a sanctions-removal deal with Iran would benefit Israel
Jun 27, 2022
Loading...
Israel’s state-owned arms producer looking to sell weapons to Russia’s neighbors
The revelations come as Tel Aviv's main arms producer posted a record 86 percent increase in net income
May 24, 2022
The Cradle
Home
Terms
Privacy
Contact Us
Support Us