UAE suspends Israeli arms deals until far-right govt ‘brought under control’: Report

Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi have developed deep economic and security ties since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020

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'

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

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'

Private equity firms target arms companies as weapons sales boom

The ongoing war in Ukraine has created another boom in the defense industry, as the market created by the so-called War on Terror dries up

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

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

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

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

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

Gas-hungry Germany approves arms deal with Saudi Arabia

Germany has been boosting its relations with GCC countries after losing access to Russian fuel

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

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

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

Jordanian FM calls on international community to oppose hate speech against Palestinians

On the same day, the Jordanian parliament voted to expel the Israeli ambassador from the kingdom over Smotrich's incendiary statements

Israeli official under fire for violating Jordan peace treaty, anti-Palestinian tirade

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed 'there is no such thing as a Palestinian people' during a speech commemorating a far-right figure in Paris

Ansarallah warns foreign invaders over military presence

The Ansarallah leader accused the US of boycotting any initiative by the Sultanate of Oman to restore nationwide peace and stability to Yemen

Germany eyes 10-year LNG supply deal with Oman

Over recent months, Berlin has signed supply deals with the UAE and Qatar as part of efforts to replace the loss of Russian fuel following the destruction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline

UAE disguises new military base in Yemen as civilian airport

The new military airport, which has replaced a former Emirati base in Eritrea, will serve as a logistical supply hub

Algeria, Russia launch joint naval exercise

Moscow and Algiers have broadened economic and military cooperation over the past year

Why India is arming Armenia against Azerbaijan

Trade routes and national security interests in the South Caucasus are central to New Delhi’s decision to arm Armenia

Majority of young US citizens oppose selling weapons to KSA and Israel

Between mid-July and early August, the US government approved $20 billion in arms sales across the globe

US lawmakers call for sanctions against Algeria

Ties between Moscow and Algiers have been stronger lately, with Algeria gearing up to join the BRICS group in the near future

Iran foils weapons smuggling attempt from Azerbaijan

Advanced night vision goggles and military attire were confiscated from two cars crossing into Iran from Azerbaijan

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

Pentagon launches campaign to ‘speed up’ global delivery of war arsenal

In the span of two weeks between July and August, the Biden White House approved nearly $20bln worth of arms sales to its allies across the world

Israel chief of staff plans first official visit to Morocco

Israel has signed more than $3 billion in arms agreements with regional countries since signing the controversial normalization agreements

Biden in Jeddah: mending fences, not building bridges

President Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia will likely end in face saving gestures, but no major geopolitical concessions

Iran warns US plan for Arab air defense pact will provoke tensions

Iran's FM spokesperson said that "foreigners will not create security and stability in the region," as they are "the main cause of tension and regional rift"

UAE federal council selects Mohammed bin Zayed as new president

Mohammed bin Zayed was instrumental in normalizing diplomatic relations with Israel under the so-called Abraham Accords of 2020