Saudi Arabia

Houthis Shot Down Saudi-Operated Reconnaissance Drone

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they shot down a Saudi-operated reconnaissance drone on Tuesday, a day after an exchange of hostilities erupted between the two sides for the first time in years.

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Oman Condemns Iranian Attack on Its Territory

The Omani government lambasted on Sunday an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran's Guards saying they targeted it during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf.

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Saudi Arabia Now Has Its Own Shahed-Style Drone With 1,500-Km Range

Saudi Arabia is expanding into the long-range strike drone segment with the SKYWASP, a one-way attack drone featuring a Shahed-style configuration

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Navantia Launches Sixth Avante 2200 Corvette for Saudi Arabia

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched HMS Almadinah, the sixth Avante 2200-model corvette built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, at its San Fernando shipyard. 

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Navantia Secures Five-Year Saudi Corvette Support Contract

Navantia has secured long-term maintenance work in Saudi Arabia as the Spanish shipbuilder expands its role beyond construction into full lifecycle support for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces corvette fleet.

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Drone Strike Hits UAE Nuclear Plant as Saudi Arabia Downs Three Amid Iran Tensions

The UAE said a drone strike sparked a fire near its sole nuclear power plant, while Saudi Arabia confirmed it detected separate platforms from Iraqi airspace amid renewed tensions tied to the US-Iran conflict.

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Navantia Lays Keel for Saudi Arabia’s Seventh Avante 2200 Corvette 

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has laid the keel for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces’ seventh corvette based on the company’s Avante 2200 model.

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Saudi Banned US Use of Bases, Airspace for Hormuz Operation: Sources

Saudi Arabia prohibited the US from using its airspace and bases on its territory to launch operations for its brief bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, two Saudi sources told AFP on Friday.

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Zelensky to Ink Air Security Deal With Saudi Arabia on Surprise Visit: Source to AFP

Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia for an unannounced visit, as the war in Iran spurs interest among Gulf countries in Ukrainian technology.

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Gulf Countries Targeted in Fresh Attacks

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reported coming under fresh attacks on Monday morning, with explosions and sirens sounding over the oil-rich Gulf.

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