Middle East
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Feb- 2026 -11 February
Saudi Arabia Debuts Fire Support Vehicle With Distinctive Layout, 105mm Punch
From tight city streets to vast desert corridors, Saudi forces can now deliver 105mm firepower with enhanced speed and visibility, thanks to a bold new crew-forward vehicle design.
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11 February
Saudi Arabia Orders $238M in MU90 Torpedoes From Fincantieri’s WASS
Saudi Arabia has placed an order for MU90 lightweight torpedoes from Fincantieri subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, valued at over 200 million euros ($238 million).
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11 February
L3Harris, Saudi Arabia Sign AI-Focused Defense Cooperation Deal
L3Harris has signed a new cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that puts advanced command-and-control and AI capabilities at the center.
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10 February
Hyundai Eyes Spot on Saudi Warship Program at World Defense Show
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will advance its planned bid for Saudi Arabia’s next-generation frigate program at the biennial World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, the Middle East’s largest defense exhibition.
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10 February
Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Kill Four, Including Security Officer and Child
Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed four people on Monday including a Lebanese security forces member and his child, hours after the Israeli army seized a member of Islamist group Jamaa Islamiya.
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10 February
Israel Says Killed Four Militants Exiting Gaza Tunnel
Israel's military said Monday it had killed four armed militants who emerged from a tunnel in southern Gaza and attacked its troops, accusing the suspects of a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire.
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10 February
Somalia Signs Defense Agreement With Saudi Arabia
Somalia Monday signed a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, as the Horn of Africa becomes an arena for proxy wars between Gulf monarchies, with Abu Dhabi at loggerheads with Riyadh.
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10 February
International Outrage Grows Over Israel’s Plans for West Bank
International outrage was growing on Monday at Israeli plans to tighten the country's grip over the occupied West Bank, with the United Nations chief saying he was "gravely concerned."
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9 February
Turkey, Egypt Sign $350M Defense Pact to Boost Arms and Joint Production
Turkey has agreed to a $350-million defense cooperation package with Egypt that will expand military supply ties and establish joint defense production capacity in North Africa.
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9 February
Israel Announces Measures to Deepen Control Over West Bank
Israel's security cabinet approved a series of measures on Sunday set to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank, paving the way for further settlement expansion in the Palestinian territory.
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