Fincantieri’s WASS secures over €200 million Saudi contract for MU90 lightweight torpedoes
Fincantieri said its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems has secured a contract worth more than €200 million from the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to supply MU90 Lightweight Torpedoes.
Lockheed Martin, PTS partner to establish Saudi Arabia’s first PAC-3 missile ground depot by 2029
Lockheed Martin and Pioneers Technical Systems Co. Ltd said they have formed a strategic partnership to establish the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first PAC-3 ground depot.
United States greenlights potential $3 billion F-15 sustainment package sale to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia covering sustainment for its F-15 aircraft fleet, with an estimated value of $3.0 billion.
United States approves potential $9 billion sale of 730 PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles and related equipment, with an estimated value of $9 billion.
Trump names Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally as defence ties deepen during Riyadh visit
President Trump announced on Tuesday that he had signed a strategic defence agreement formally designising Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally.
Donald Trump approves F-35 fighters sale to Saudi Arabia as questions remain over Israel’s security edge
President Donald Trump said he will approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington.
Trump says he may approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia as talks resume ahead White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is considering a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 fighter jets made by Lockheed Martin.
Saudi Arabia raises military spending localisation to 24.89% as part of 2030 strategic target
The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced that Saudi Arabia has increased the localisation of its military spending to 24.89% by the end of 2024.
U.S. and Saudi aircrews fly joint E-3 Sentry sorties to boost cooperation and regional readiness
An integrated aircrew of U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members conducted two E-3 Sentry flying sorties aboard each nation’s aircraft on 21 and 28 July 2025.
U.S. and Saudi forces lead Middle East’s largest counter-drone exercise at Red Sands
U.S. and Saudi forces have led the Middle East’s largest live-fire counter-unmanned aerial system exercise, focusing on the detection, tracking and elimination of drone threats.
Hanwha Aerospace opens Riyadh MENA HQ to boost defence cooperation and support Saudi Vision 2030
Hanwha Aerospace has inaugurated its Middle East and North Africa Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, a step the South Korean company described as a major milestone in its expansion.
Amentum partners with SAMI to strengthen land systems MROU capabilities in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has chosen Amentum to help develop and enhance SAMI Land’s maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade (MROU) capabilities for land combat systems.



