Thought Leadership

As geopolitical tensions reverberate across the Arabian Gulf, the US Navy has no plans to back down, a top naval official said Sunday

China showcased its first stealth fighter jet here on the opening day of the Dubai Air Show, but so far the fifth-generation aircraft has no customers in sight.

“I would say, and I’m an optimist by nature, that the Yemeni conflict has entered its final stage,” Al-Jubier said in Manama. “We look forward and hope for a stable nation and a prosperous Yemen.” 

The UAE does not need to beef up its air mobility fleets, a top general believes.

US airstrikes in Syria should increase in the coming weeks, a top US general said.

China is counting on its drone designs to hit big in the Middle East.

Concerns in the Gulf over regional US commitment could harm the defense industry, analyst say.

Analysts and executives see a changing face of military helicopter sales in the Gulf region.

Despite concerns over oil revenue, Saudi Arabia remains committed to heavy defense spending.