Security

GM Defense boosts Mideast footprint with Edge military vehicle tie-up

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — GM Defense has signed an agreement with Edge Group to build a local manufacturing capability for some of its light tactical vehicles, which could be integrated with Emirati weapons. The General Motors subsidiary will work on the...
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General Atomics eyes ‘huge’ MQ-9 sale to Saudi Arabia

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates —General Atomics is preparing to offer a package deal to Saudi Arabia to acquire a number of MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, company executives said in an interview at the IDEX arms fair in Abu Dhabi. “We are still in the very early stages...
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Russia, US agree to work towards improving ties and ending Ukraine war

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries’ top diplomats said after talks that reflected an extraordinary about-face in U.S. foreign...
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Spending, troops and Asia: three ideas for Europe to stabilize NATO

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Feb. 12 remarks to the Ukraine Defense Contact Group shook many Europeans into believing that America’s commitment to the alliance is wavering dangerously. While Hegseth stressed that the U.S. remains committed to NATO – “full stop”...
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Iran fires missiles at Israel

Oct 1, 2024

The Israeli military says Iran has fired missiles at Israel and is warning Israelis to shelter in place. The...