Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense

Kuwait-Italy relations

Eurofighter Typhoon

Leonardo

Emir Meshaal

Kuwait

Italy

The Kuwait-Italy defense <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63807?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">partnership continues to serve</a> as a cornerstone of Kuwait’s military modernization strategy, with the Eurofighter Typhoon program, pilot training, and cybersecurity cooperation standing out as key pillars of this long-standing alliance. The following In-depth report explores how this enduring partnership is evolving to meet Kuwait’s future defense needs. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- Recent high-level exchanges and key figures shaping bilateral defense cooperation- Status of the Eurofighter Typhoon deal, delivery timeline, and future procurement prospects- Leonardo’s role in proposed radar, air defense, and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS)- U.S.-Italy competition for defense contracts in KuwaitThe report also includes our analysis of the shifting calculus behind Kuwait’s procurement diversification and the potential trajectory of its defense relationship with Italy.

Kuwait-Italy Defense Cooperation: Strategic alignment and future prospects

President Sheikh Mohammad

Crown Prince Khaled

Sheikh Tahnoon

Sheikh Theyab

UAE Presidential Court

As the <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63693?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">UAE</a>&nbsp;quietly shapes its next-generation leadership, Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is emerging as a key figure in the <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/63832?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">country’s evolving political and security landscape</a>.Sheikh Theyab is the second of UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ)’s four sons with his wife Sheikha Salama Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan. His expanding portfolio signals deliberate grooming for high office.The following In-depth report profiles Sheikh Theyab’s current role and future prospects within the UAE power structure. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- Sheikh Theyab’s current role and standing- Priorities, influence, and close circle- A comparative look at his relationships with his siblings and key players within the Al Nahyan ruling family- His relevant experience and qualificationsThis report also features a forward-looking assessment of Sheikh Theyab’s rising role and its significance for succession planning and ruling continuity in the UAE.

Profile - UAE: Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

replenishment oilers

maritime patrol aircraft (MPA)

Saudi Arabian Border Guard (SABG)

South Korea

France’s Naval Group

Fincantieri

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Saudi Arabia has reportedly initiated a new phase of a naval modernization program, allocating at least USD 4 billion for acquisitions aimed at expanding and diversifying its maritime capabilities.At the heart of this initiative is a diversified acquisition strategy spanning frigates, patrol aircraft, replenishment ships, and unmanned systems, anchored by strong local content requirements and co-production with global partners.The following In-depth report explores how Saudi Arabia’s naval modernization drive is reshaping its defense-industrial ecosystem and maritime force structure. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- Main contenders for light frigates- Main potential suppliers of replenishment oilers and maritime patrol aircraft- Riyadh's diversified supply approach- Suggested timelines for selections and initial deliveriesThe report also includes a strategic assessment of how Riyadh is shifting from a buyer to a builder, positioning itself as a future maritime power.

Saudi Arabia: Strategic naval modernization program

EDGE Group

EDGE Group Managing Director & CEO Hamad Al Marar

UAE Navy

MAESTRAL

The launch of MAESTRAL, a strategic joint venture (JV) between the UAE’s <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/59210?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">EDGE Group</a> and Italian shipbuilding leader Fincantieri, marks a major <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/63832?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">leap</a> forward in the UAE’s <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63593?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">ambitions</a> to become a global naval power. The following In-depth report examines how MAESTRAL is redefining the UAE’s maritime defense capabilities. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- The structure and strategic intent behind the EDGE-Fincantieri partnership- Initial contracts, production plans, and market focus - MAESTRAL’s role in the UAE’s growing underwater and unmanned systems programs- Export strategies, IP ownership, and financing models driving long-term sustainability- Strategic roadmap for MAESTRALThe report also includes our forward-looking analysis on how MAESTRAL signals a transformative shift in the UAE’s naval defense innovation.

UAE’s MAESTRAL: EDGE-Fincantieri naval joint venture

Defense Strategic Studies and Research Center (DSSRC)

Saudi Ministry of Defense

Prince Khaled

Saudi Vision 2030

artificial intelligence

The <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/63670?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">Saudi Ministry of Defense (MoD)</a> launched the Defense Strategic Studies and Research Center (DSSRC) in 2023, tasked with leading and guiding research in defense policies and strategies.The Center’s CEO Major General (Maj.-Gen.) Fahd Al-Otaibi is responsible for overseeing its day-to-day operations.The following In-depth report explores the Center’s structure, leadership, mission, and strategic impact. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- Why the DSSRC was created and how it fits into Saudi Arabia’s defense transformation- The Center’s products and outputs- The leadership vision of Maj.-Gen. Al-Otaibi and his institutional influence- The Center’s expanding network of domestic and international partners- Key programs in AI, cyber defense, wargaming, and regional security analysisThe report concludes with analytical reflections on the DSSRC’s future trajectory and the challenges it must overcome to become a central pillar of Saudi defense strategy.

Inside the Saudi Defense Strategic Studies and Research Center led by Maj.-Gen. Fahd Al-Otaibi

Crown Prince Mohammad

Saudi-Pakistani armament relations

nuclear weapon

missile systems

Pakistan

As shifting regional dynamics demand new security paradigms, <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/63107?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">Saudi Arabia</a> and Pakistan have taken a historic step by signing the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA), a wide-ranging pact aimed at elevating their bilateral defense posture in the face of <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63834-saudi-skyshield-tests-fall-short-impact-on-ties-with-china-and-key-officials-involved" target="_blank">rising threats</a>.The following In-depth report breaks down the key components and implications of this unprecedented defense partnership. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- The multi-phase structure of the SMDA, including joint military-industrial plans and implementation timelines- Confidential elements of the pact and Pakistan’s expected military contributions- Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s expectations and views on the agreement- How the deal reshapes Saudi Arabia’s path toward independent deterrence and nuclear capability- Regional and global reactions, including responses from GCC, Iran, India, and the U.S.This report also features a strategic assessment of how the Saudi-Pakistan alliance could redefine defense architecture across the GCC and broader Islamic world.

Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Defense Agreement: Deterrence, cooperation, and regional power

Brazil

naval technology

Brazilian Navy

As the UAE deepens its strategic engagement beyond the Middle East, Brazil has emerged as a key partner, offering both industrial capability and geopolitical alignment. At the center of this growing alliance is <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/59210?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">EDGE Group</a>, which is <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/63832?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">positioning the UAE</a> as a long-term stakeholder in Brazil’s defense modernization and regional security architecture.The following In-depth report explores how this partnership is reshaping the defense-industrial landscape in South America. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- EDGE’s acquisition of Brazilian defense firms SIATT and Condor, and their impact on missile, aerospace, and non-lethal systems- Strategic cooperation on the MANSUP missile program and next-gen naval technologies- Key outcomes from <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/62513?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">EDGE’s CEO and Managing Director Hamad Al Marar</a>’s visit to Brazil’s Itaguaí Naval Complex and his high-level meetings with Brazilian Navy leadership- EDGE’s role in Brazil’s Submarine Development Program (PROSUB) and naval modernization efforts- Future pathways for UAE-Brazil collaboration in maritime systems, technology transfer, and joint production plansThe report also includes our strategic assessment of how this partnership enhances both countries’ sovereign defense capabilities and opens new export markets across Latin America and beyond.

UAE-Brazil Defense Partnership Deepens: EDGE takes center stage in Latin America

Kuwait Armed Forces

Kuwait Ministry of Defense

defense policy

artificial intelligence (AI) systems

Kuwaiti <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63803?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">Emir Meshaal</a> Al-Ahmad issued a decree last week (9/9/2025) promoting Major General (Maj.-Gen.) Khaled Daraj Saad Al-Shariaan to the rank of Lieutenant General (Lt.-Gen.) and appointing him as Chief of Staff (CoS) of the Kuwait Armed Forces.His appointment signals a pivotal shift in the country’s <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63696?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">military leadership</a>.The following In-depth report explores the strategic dimensions of Lt.-Gen. Al-Shariaan’s appointment and its broader implications. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- Why Lt.-Gen. Al-Shariaan was selected and what sets him apart- His defense vision, modernization goals, and tech priorities- His views on regional and international military partnerships, and preferred foreign defense companies- His key allies and support networkThe report also features our analytical conclusions on Lt.-Gen. Al-Shariaan’s potential and the strategic outlook for Kuwait’s Armed Forces.

Profile - Kuwait: Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Shariaan, new Armed Forces Chief of Staff

Tawazun

UAE Armed Forces

transfer of technology

As <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/63699?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">regional threats evolve</a> in complexity and persistence, the UAE is reengineering its defense posture around layered deterrence, autonomous response capabilities, and digital fusion across domains. With <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/59210?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">EDGE Group</a> at the helm, supported by a strategic network of state institutions, Abu Dhabi’s approach blends sovereign capability development with selective international collaboration, aiming to reduce reliance while increasing influence.The following In-depth report explores how the UAE is transforming its defense landscape. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- How EDGE, Tawazun Council, and the UAE Armed Forces are shaping an integrated national kill chain- Localization of critical systems and investment in emerging technology domains- The UAE’s hybrid air defense architecture and maritime protection strategy- UAE’s strategy for technology transfer, export control resilience, and defense-industrial autonomyThe report also includes our analysis of the UAE’s long-term potential to emerge as a regional leader in defense innovation.

UAE’s Long-term Integrated Defense Posture: Strategy and structure

SAMI

GAMI

SAMI Land

Vision 2030

armored vehicles

The launch of SAMI Land Industrial Complex (SLIC) underscores the rising prominence of SAMI Land, the land systems arm of <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/59296?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)</a>, as it leads the Kingdom’s efforts to localize ground defense capabilities and establish a world-class <a href="https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/62839?utm_source=idr_preview&amp;utm_medium=online" target="_blank">military manufacturing ecosystem</a>.The following In-depth report explores how SAMI Land is transforming Saudi Arabia’s defense landscape. Unlock the report for detailed insights on:- How SAMI Land and SLIC are enabling the localization of advanced land systems and technologies- Overview of SLIC and its strategic role in supporting SAMI Land’s operational ambitions- SAMI Land leadership vision and the role of key institutional stakeholders- SAMI Land technology transfer partnerships, and growing international and regional collaborations The report also includes our analysis of SAMI Land’s long-term potential to become a regional leader in land defense innovation and manufacturing.

Saudi SAMI Land & SAMI Land Industrial Complex: Vision, partnerships, and future trajectory

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