Published August 10, 2026
Saudi Aramco is adjusting its crude export strategy following the drone strike on the Abqaiq processing complex on July 27, 2026.Unlock the following note to examine the impact of the strike, Aramco's...
Published July 1, 2026
After its establishment in 2018, Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies (RBAT) emerged as an important part of Qatar’s effort to build a stronger and more self-reliant defense sector.Its role has gr...
Published May 29, 2026
Barzan Holdings has advanced a joint Thales–HAVELSAN coastal surveillance proposal into formal technical evaluation following an internal review of coastal tracking gaps identified during recent disru...
Published May 18, 2026
Saudi Aramco is seeking to raise capital through asset sales to expand oil export capacity at Yanbu and strengthen the role of the Petroline pipeline, reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.Unlock ...
Published May 15, 2026
Saudi Arabia is preparing for a prolonged period of Gulf instability, with Aramco reassessing export routes, operational vulnerabilities, and infrastructure protection requirements.Unlock the followin...
Published May 14, 2026
As a response to the IRGC’s evolving posture around the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE is preparing a more active maritime and security presence around Fujairah and the Gulf of Oman. Abu Dhabi is increasin...
Published May 7, 2026
Following the reported MQ-9B shootdowns during the recent U.S.-Iran confrontation, the UAE Air Force and Air Defense (UAE-AFAD) initiated an operational reassessment of the platform’s survivability, m...
Published May 6, 2026
Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense (UAE-AFAD), Major General Rashid Mohammad Al-Shamsi, is conducting a comprehensive operational reassessment of the UAE’s air defense architecture in ligh...
Published May 5, 2026
Kuwait is preparing for renewed Iranian hostilities, with growing concern over potential disruptions targeting its core oil infrastructure.Unlock the following note to explore Kuwaiti concerns, defens...
Published April 27, 2026
Saudi Aramco is moving into a wartime operating posture as leadership focuses on continuity under sustained pressure and elevated risk conditions. Unlock the following note to explore Amin Nasser’s le...
Published April 16, 2026
Iranian strikes on Ras Laffan have prompted Qatar to reassess the foundations of its energy infrastructure protection and operational resilience.Unlock the following note to explore Doha’s shift in se...
Published April 7, 2026
Recent strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure have triggered a comprehensive review of protection systems and response performance across key export facilities.Unlock the following note to explore ide...
Published March 26, 2026
Saudi Aramco has opened a fast-track procurement channel for interceptor drones and electronic attack systems as it strengthens defenses against aerial threats.Unlock the following note to explore inv...
Published March 26, 2026
D-Fend Solutions approached Qatar’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) with a rapid deployment proposal focused on protecting LNG loading areas and coastal infrastructure from hostile small drones.This comes a...
Published March 25, 2026
Amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, Sentrycs approached Qatar’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) with a rapid deployment proposal focused on protecting LNG export terminals, coastal loading infrastructure, and p...
Published March 24, 2026
Blighter Surveillance Systems moved quickly to pitch Qatar’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) a rapid radar deployment package.This comes as Qatar is dealing with numerous incoming threats within the context...
Published March 24, 2026
Recent Iranian strikes have pushed ADNOC to reassess the vulnerability of its energy infrastructure and strengthen defensive and operational resilience measures.Unlock the following note to explore AD...
Published March 16, 2026
On 14/3/2026, the UAE media reported successful interceptions during an attack on the Port of Fujairah (PoF). The same reports indicated that the fire at the port occurred after debris fell during the...
Published March 16, 2026
The U.S.–Iran war and strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure have pushed Saudi Aramco to reassess weaknesses in its export system and accelerate contingency planning.Unlock the following note to explor...
Published January 29, 2026
Saudi Aramco is involved in negotiations with Saab regarding new surveillance and monitoring systems as the Kingdom advances its 2026 asset protection planning. The discussions reflect a broader Saudi...
Published January 19, 2026
Qatar is pursuing the development of tactical aerostat systems as a cost-effective, persistent surveillance layer for border, coastal, and critical infrastructure monitoring.The following note sheds l...
Published January 14, 2026
The UAE plans to expand its use of tactical aerostats for tracking low-flying targets and providing persistent surveillance over borders, coastlines, and critical energy infrastructure. The following ...
Published January 8, 2026
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is preparing its 2026 energy protection strategy amid regional risks and technological shifts that are reshaping infrastructure security planning.This note explores ...
Published January 7, 2026
The UAE is refining its approach to protecting critical energy infrastructure, with international partnerships playing a prominent role in its planning.ADNOC is holding focused discussions with Leonar...