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March 2022 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News
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- State Security: Designation of 25 Individuals and Entities Involved in Facilitating Financing Activities of the Terrorist Houthi Militia SPA 31 Mar 2022 -- The Presidency of State Security issued a press statement today, designating 25 individuals and entities involved in facilitating financing activities of the terrorist Houthi militia.
- Turkish prosecutor requests to move trial for Jamal Khashoggi's murder to Saudi Arabia Press TV 31 Mar 2022 -- A Turkish prosecutor has requested to halt the trial for Jamal Khashoggi's murder in Istanbul and transfer it to Saudi Arabia, some four years after the dissident Saudi journalist was gruesomely murdered in Turkey.
- Two RSAF F-15SA Aircraft Escort a US B-52 Bomber as It Crosses Saudi Arabia's Airspace SPA 31 Mar 2022 -- Two Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) F-15SA Aircraft escorted a US B-52 strategic bomber, during its transit through the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's airspace on Tuesday 29/3/2022.
- Despite declared ceasefire, Saudi Arabia launches missile, artillery strikes, causes casualties in Yemen Press TV 30 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Arabia has launched missile and artillery strikes against Yemen's northwestern province of Sa'ada, leaving a number of civilians injured, hours after an alleged ceasefire announced by the Riyadh-led coalition came into effect.
- GCC Secretary General: Yemeni-Yemeni consultations are launched while world is busy with international accelerating circumstances, changes SPA 30 Mar 2022 -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf has stressed that the Yemeni-Yemeni consultations are launched while the world is busy with accelerating international circumstances and changes and difficult political, military and economic conditions.
- Gulf States Seek Defence Deal With US After Houthi Attacks - Reports Sputnik 30 Mar 2022 -- A number of Persian Gulf monarchies are seeking a defence deal with the United States against the backdrop of increased attacks by the Houthi rebels on Emirati and Saudi infrastructure, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing sources in the know.
- Talks on Yemeni Peace Settlement to Start in Riyadh on Wednesday Sputnik 30 Mar 2022 -- Yemen talks will start on Wednesday in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh to discuss a possible peace settlement in Yemen, which has been bearing the brunt of the civil war for over six years.
- Joint Forces Command of the Coalition Announces Cessation of Military Operations in Yemen to Ensure Success of Consultations, Create Positive Environment for Peacemaking Efforts During Ramadan upon Request from GCC Secretary-General SPA 29 Mar 2022 -- A statement by the Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki:
- GCC SG Appeals for Ceasefire in Yemen to Pave the Way for Successful Consultations SPA 29 Mar 2022 -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf launched today an appeal to the command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen and all Yemeni parties to stop military operations inside Yemen.
- Saudi-led coalition claims 'will halt Yemen attacks on Wednesday' Press TV 29 Mar 2022 -- The Saudi Arabia-led military coalition that has been attacking Yemen for the past eight years, claims it will halt the offensive on Wednesday.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 28 Mar 2022
- Iran to start drilling at Arash gas field after Saudi-Kuwaiti move Press TV 28 Mar 2022 -- Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji says Iran will soon begin drilling at the Arash natural gas field shared with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after the two Arab states signed a document to build the offshore reservoir without Tehran's participation.
- UN chief condemns attacks on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia and Yemen UN News 27 Mar 2022 -- Recent escalation of the conflict in Yemen drew strong condemnation from Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday.
- Yemen reaches UN-mediated prisoner exchange deal with ex-officials Press TV 27 Mar 2022 -- Yemen's National Salvation Government announces reaching a United Nations-mediated deal with the country's former officials for exchanging thousands of prisoners between the two sides.
- Yemen at risk of being 'forgotten' as Russia-Ukraine conflict grabs world attention: UN warns Press TV 27 Mar 2022 -- The United Nations has warned that Yemen is at risk of being "forgotten" as Russia-Ukraine conflict has grabbed the world's attention, predicting an "extremely troubling outlook" for the war-wracked Arab country.
- Saudi air strikes continue despite Yemeni Ansarullah's announcement of three-day truce Press TV 27 Mar 2022 -- Saudi military aircraft have bombarded residential areas in the Yemeni capital city of Sana'a and other regions, hours after the popular Ansarullah resistance movement unilaterally announced a three-day truce.
- Iran reacts to declared Saudi-Kuwait agreement on shared gas field IRNA 27 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign ministry spokesman while reacting to recently declared Saudi-Kuwait agreement on Arash shared gas field said here on Saturday: The Arash-Al Darreh gas field is shared by Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and some parts of it in Iran-Kuwait waters without defined border.
- Yemen announces 3-day unilateral ceasefire, pausing retaliatory strikes on Saudi Arabia Press TV 26 Mar 2022 -- Yemen's Supreme Political Council has announced a voluntary and unilateral three-day pause in retaliatory strikes against targets in Saudi Arabia.
- 7 years of carnage in Yemen: Sana'a says Saudis, allies committed 'unprecedented war crimes' Press TV 26 Mar 2022 -- Yemen's Foreign Minister Hisham Sharaf says Saudi Arabia and its allies have committed "unprecedented war crimes" against Yemenis, including overt attempts to starve them, while the international community has kept silent.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry Calls Saudi-Kuwaiti Deal on Gas Field in Persian Gulf Illegal Sputnik 26 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned on Saturday the agreement between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia on the joint development of the al-Durra gas field in the Persian Gulf and called the deal illegal as Tehran also has a share in the field.
- Uyghurs detained in Saudi Arabia face risk of deportation to China Radio Free Asia 25 Mar 2022 -- Two Uyghur men arbitrarily detained in Saudi Arabia since November 2020 are believed to be at risk of being forcibly repatriated to China, an international rights group said Wednesday.
- Saudi Aramco comes under new retaliatory strikes from Yemen Press TV 25 Mar 2022 -- Yemen's armed forces have carried out airstrikes targeting the facilities of Saudi Arabia's state-run oil giant Aramco.
- The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen: An Act of Aggression Targeted Aramco's Bulk Plant in Jeddah SPA 25 Mar 2022 -- Statement by the Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki "At (1725), Saudi Aramco's Bulk Plant in Jeddah was targeted with an act of aggression, the early indications of which suggest that it was targeted by the terrorist, Iran-backed Houthi militia.
- Condemnation of Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Saudi Arabia US Dept. of State 25 Mar 2022 -- "We strongly condemn this week's multiple Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia, including today's that struck an Aramco facility in Jeddah, which is clearly civilian infrastructure."
- Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Houthi Attack Against Saudi Arabia The White House 25 Mar 2022
- Iran says ready to hold fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia IRNA 25 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday described Tehran-Riyadh ties as "not good" and said Iran was not responsible for the situation but it was ready to hold the fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi, Kuwaiti ambassadors to return to Lebanon after last year's diplomatic standoff over Yemen war: Report Press TV 24 Mar 2022 -- Ambassadors from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are reportedly going to return to Beirut in the near future after critical comments by Lebanon's former information minister about the devastating Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen caused a diplomat spat with Riyadh and other Persian Gulf Arab countries.
- Saudi, U.S. Air Forces Conclude Joint Exercise SPA 23 Mar 2022 -- The Saudi-US Air Forces of Strategic Combat Readiness (ACE) and Friendly Nations Integration (PNI) concluded the activities of their joint exercise today.
- AACC Signs Technical Partnership with Derco to Grow, Enhance C-130 Hercules Aircraft MRO Capabilities SPA 23 Mar 2022 -- Aircraft Accessories and Components Company (AACC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), today announced the signing of a Preferred Supplier Agreement with Derco, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin.
- US Has Reportedly Transferred 'Significant Amount' of Patriot Interceptors to Saudi Arabia Sputnik 22 Mar 2022 -- Since the start of the Biden administration, ties between Saudi Arabia and the US have grown increasingly strained, splintering more after the announcement that the US government would no longer support the Saudi-led military operation in Yemen against the Houthi movement.
- In act of piracy, Saudi Arabia seizes another fuel ship bound for Yemen's Hudaydah Press TV 22 Mar 2022 -- The Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) says the Saudi-led war coalition has confiscated yet another emergency fuel ship bound for the Red Sea port of Hudaydah, a lifeline for millions of Yemenis which has been tightly controlled by Saudi Arabia.
- Yemen to continue retaliatory attacks until Saudi-led coalition stops war: Army spokesman Press TV 21 Mar 2022 -- The Yemeni army has released more details of its latest retaliatory operations against Saudi Arabia dubbed 'Breaking the Siege', and other similar military actions, emphasizing continuation of such operations until the Riyadh regime stops its aggression against Yemen.
- 'Unjustified' Saudi siege on Yemen complicating conflict: Foreign ministry Press TV 21 Mar 2022 -- The Yemeni foreign ministry has slammed the ongoing Saudi siege imposed on Yemen as "unjustified", warning that it would complicate the situation in the war-wracked Arab country.
- Saudi Arabia Blames Any Possible Oil Supply Disruption on Houthi Attacks Sputnik 21 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Arabia is laying the blame for any possible disruption of its global oil exports at the feet of Yemen's Houthi movement, following recent attacks on facilities of state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco, the country's foreign ministry said on Monday.
- US sends Patriot missile interceptors to Saudi Arabia amid Yemen retaliation Press TV 21 Mar 2022 -- The United States has sent a significant number of Patriot antimissile interceptors to Saudi Arabia upon an urgent request from Riyadh, reports say, amid intensified Yemeni retaliatory attacks on the kingdom.
- Biden Admin. Sends Patriot Missiles to Saudis Per Urgent Request Despite Apparent Tensions - Report Sputnik 21 Mar 2022 -- The defensive munitions are reportedly needed to fight off drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen, with the latest attack taking place on Sunday and targeting critical energy facilities.
- US senator: Saudi use of yuan 'big, bad thing', sign that America is weak Press TV 21 Mar 2022 -- An American senator warns that China and Saudi Arabia's potential ditching of the dollar in their bilateral oil trade could indicate a global shift away from the United States.
- Yemen's Houthis launches drones attacks against Saudi Aramco oil facilities People's Daily 21 Mar 2022 -- Yemen's Houthi militia on Sunday claimed responsibility for a fresh attack against a Saudi Aramco oil facilities in the Saudi Red Sea port city of Jeddah and other vital energy facilities in the Saudi southwestern city of Jazan, the second of such cross-border missile attacks against Saudi Arabia in less than 24 hours.
- Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Houthi Attack Against Saudi Arabia The White House 20 Mar 2022
- Saudi oil refinery output drops following Yemeni drone attack: Energy Ministry Press TV 20 Mar 2022 -- The output of Saudi Arabia's oil refinery in the city of Yanbu has dropped temporarily after an overnight drone attack by the Yemeni resistance movement Ansarullah, Saudi state news agency, SPA, quoted the country's Energy Ministry as saying.
- Yemen launches multiple retaliatory attacks inside Saudi Arabia Press TV 20 Mar 2022 -- Yemeni armed forces, backed by allied fighters from Popular Committees, have launched fresh retaliatory attacks against Saudi Arabia, including one on a facility run by oil company Aramco in the strategic Jizan region, in retaliation for the Riyadh regime's ongoing military aggression and all-out blockade against the war-torn Arab country.
- Saudi Coalition Reportedly Destroys Houthi Boat Armed With Explosives Sputnik 20 Mar 2022 -- Despite a lack of tangible success since the start of the operation in 2015, forces from the coalition led by Saudi Arabia continue to wage war against the Houthi militants that have seized half of Yemen after expelling the government from its capital.
- Exercise of Eagle Resolve 2022 Concluded in Colorado, USA SPA 19 Mar 2022 -- The activities of (Eagle Resolve 22) exercise were concluded at Fort Carson base in the US state of Colorado, which witnessed many joint combat scenarios regarding joint defense integration.
- Saudi Crown Prince Reiterates Importance of Adhering to OPEC+ Deal Sputnik 18 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud stressed the importance of complying with the OPEC+ deal between oil-producing countries in order to balance supply and demand in the oil market, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
- Report: Saudi Arabia has executed 100 people since start of current year Press TV 17 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Arabia has executed 100 people since January, a report said after the execution of four more people in the wake of the widely-condemned mass execution of more than 80 people earlier this month.
- Report: Saudi Arabia mulls ditching dollar in favor of China's yuan Press TV 16 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Arabia is considering ditching the US dollar in favor of yuan in its oil sales to China, something which stands to profoundly affect the energy market, The Wall Street Journal reports.
- Joint Saudi-Jordanian Exercise "Sahab 4" Kicks off SPA 14 Mar 2022 -- The joint Saudi-Jordanian exercise "Sahab 4" was launched yesterday in the northwest region, in the presence of Commander of the northwest region Major General Hussain bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, and a number of senior officers of the armed forces from both sides.
- UN rights chief decries mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia UN News 14 Mar 2022 -- The UN human rights chief has condemned the beheading of 81 people by Saudi Arabia during the course of a single day, charged with terrorism-related offences.
- Iran-Saudi Arabia talks temporarily suspended ISNA 13 Mar 2022 -- Reports indicate that Iran has unilaterally suspended talks with Saudi Arabia.
- Iran temporarily suspends talks with Saudi Arabia over rapprochement: Report Press TV 13 Mar 2022 -- Iran has reportedly suspended a fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia, which was slated to be held in Iraq next week as part of a diplomatic process aimed at mending troubled ties between the two Persian Gulf neighbors.
- Iran Suspends Talks With Regional Rival Saudi After Mass Executions RFE/RL 13 Mar 2022 -- Iran has unilaterally suspended talks aimed at defusing longstanding tensions with regional rival Saudi Arabia, Iranian state media reported on March 13.
- Air Force Commander Visits Air Force Group Participating in Red Flag - 2022" Exercise in USA SPA 12 Mar 2022 -- Prince Lieutenant-General Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force, visited the Air Force Group participating in the "Red Flag - 2022" exercise at Nellis Air Force Base in the United States of America .
- Saudi crown prince canceled China trip to listen to Biden's call with his father: Report Press TV 12 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) canceled his scheduled trip to China last month because apparently he wanted to listen to US President Joe Biden's call with his father King Salman, a report says.
- Saudi Arabia announces formation of nuclear company, attacks Iran Press TV 12 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the oil-rich kingdom has established a national nuclear energy company, which would supposedly pursue commercial interests via participating and investing in projects and assets with a local and international economic viability.
- Ministry of Interior: Execution of Sentences of Capital Punishment Against Individuals Convicted of Terrorism and Capital Crimes SPA 12 Mar 2022 -- The Ministry of Interior has announced that it had carried out the sentences of capital punishment against individuals convicted of terrorism and capital crimes.
- Yemen hits targets deep inside Saudi Arabia in retaliatory drone attacks Press TV 11 Mar 2022 -- The Yemeni army and allied fighters from popular committees have conducted drone attacks on several targets deep inside Saudi Arabia in retaliation for the ongoing siege imposed on Yemen by a Saudi-led military coalition.
- Fire breaks out at Saudi oil facility after drone attack on Riyadh Press TV 11 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry says an unmanned aerial aircraft has struck and subsequently ignited a fire at an oil facility in the capital of Riyadh, while claiming that the supply of petroleum and its derivatives have not been affected.
- Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Refinery Attacked by Drone, State Media Reports Sputnik 11 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Arabia's Riyadh refinery was attacked by a drone, state media reported on Friday, adding that no one was injured and oil supply components were not affected.
- Joint GCC-US Action Group Specialized in Missile Defense, Sea Security Holds Meeting SPA 10 Mar 2022 -- The USA and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states held here yesterday a meeting for joint GCC-US action group specialized in integrated missile defense and action group specialized in sea security.
- Ministry of Defense Signs 23 Contracts Worth Nearly SR 13 Billion at WDS 2022 SPA 09 Mar 2022 -- The Saudi Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced the closing of 23 deals worth more than SR 13 billion with local and international companies on the fourth day of the World Defense Show (WDS) 2022.
- SAMI Secures SAR 7 Billion for Major Future Projects SPA 09 Mar 2022 -- As part of its strategic efforts to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), signed three separate financing agreements with three Saudi banks for a total amount of nearly SAR 7 billion. This is the first deal of its kind in Saudi Arabia's defense industries sector and will contribute to the company's future projects related to defense industries localization, infrastructure development, acquisitions, and working capital financing.
- AACC Partners with Safran to Develop Commercial Aircraft and Military Rotary Landing Gears MRO Capabilities SPA 09 Mar 2022 -- Aircraft Accessories and Components Company (AACC), a subsidiary of SAMI Aerospace business division of SAMI, announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Safran Landing Systems, a world leader in landing gear maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). The partnership will enable AACC to expand its MRO capabilities to offer commercial aircraft and military rotary landing gears overhaul services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Ministry of Defense Signs 10 Deals worth SR 7 Billion at World Defense Show 2022 SPA 08 Mar 2022 -- The Saudi Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced today the closing of 10 deals worth more than SAR 7 billion with local and international companies to support the armed forces' capabilities and raise combat effectiveness.
- US company to 'localize' arms production in Saudi amid ongoing Yemeni reprisal Press TV 08 Mar 2022 -- US arms company Lockheed Martin is to spend more than $1 billion towards "localizing" military manufacturing in Saudi Arabia as Yemen keeps up its reprisal against the kingdom's 2015-present war on the impoverished country.
- GAMI, Lockheed Martin Join Forces to Localize Work on Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Missile Defense System in Saudi Arabia SPA 07 Mar 2022 -- The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) has announced today in the World Defense Show, its approval of two localization projects: the first, for localizing the manufacture of missile interceptor launchers, and the second for producing the missile interceptor canisters locally. In collaboration with Lockheed Martin, these projects fall under the program for localization of the THAAD Weapon System.
- Saudi Arabia Registers 317 New COVID-19 Cases, 668 Recoveries, Two Deaths SPA 06 Mar 2022 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today the registration of 317 new COVID-19 cases and 668 recoveries in the past 24 hours.
- Saudi Arabia Registers 283 New COVID-19 Cases, 525 Recoveries, One Death SPA 05 Mar 2022 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today the registration of 283 new COVID-19 cases, 525 recoveries and one death in the past 24 hours.
- HRH Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from President of Ukraine SPA 04 Mar 2022 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received a phone call today from President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
- Saudi Arabia Registers 363 New COVID-19 Cases, 559 Recoveries, One Death SPA 04 Mar 2022 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today the registration of 363 new COVID-19 cases and 559 recoveries in the past 24 hours.
- Saudi Arabia Registers 407 New COVID-19 Cases, 685 Recoveries, Two Deaths SPA 04 Mar 2022 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today the registration of 407 new COVID-19 cases and 685 recoveries in the past 24 hours.
- Telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud President of Russia 03 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
- Saudi Arabia Registers 407 New COVID-19 Cases, 685 Recoveries, Two Deaths SPA 03 Mar 2022 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today the registration of 407 new COVID-19 cases and 685 recoveries in the past 24 hours.
- Joint Statement of the Syria Special Envoy Meeting US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2022 -- Representatives of the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Washington D.C. on March 3 to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria.
- Saudi Arabia Registers 476 New COVID-19 Cases, 719 Recoveries, One Death SPA 02 Mar 2022 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today the registration of 476 new COVID-19 cases and 719 recoveries in the past 24 hours.
- Royal Saudi Air Force Contingent Participating in Red Flag 2022 Exercise Arrives at Nellis Base in US SPA 02 Mar 2022 -- The Royal Saudi Air Force contingent participating in the Red Flag 2022 Exercise today arrived at the Nellis Base in the US, where they were received by Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Talal bin Abdulaziz bin Bandar, Commander of the Air Force group participating in the drill.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 02 Mar 2022
- Saudi Arabia Registers 563 New COVID-19 Cases, 839 Recoveries, Three Deaths SPA 01 Mar 2022 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today the registration of 563 new COVID-19 cases and 839 recoveries in the past 24 hours.
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