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This Defense Weekly Issue covers the following topics: - Qatar: Lower-tier gaps and interceptor efficiency pressure - Saudi Arabia: Consumption pressure and shift toward selective defense - UAE advances autonomous airpower and AI-enabled mission architecture - Qatar: Barzan Holdings targets Safran.AI stake Explore the defense weekly issue: tacticalreport.com/weekly/64389?u…

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The UAE leadership has reportedly adopted a cautious stance, preserving cooperation with the U.S. while avoiding full operational alignment on a potential ground campaign against Iran...Show more

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Houthis Entering the War: Imminent Bab Al-Mandeb closure and energy supply implications...Show more

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The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has left its impact on Saudi Arabia, where Iranian missile and drone threats are testing its layered air defense architecture. Unlock the following in-depth report to explore the Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI)’s wartime strategy to maximize the Kingdom’s air defense endurance: tacticalreport.com/in-depth/64385…

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Iranian drone strikes on Oman’s Port of Salalah have highlighted new vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure outside the Strait of Hormuz. Unlock the following note to explore the Omani priorities, identified gaps, implications on Oman-Iran energy relations, and Muscat's evolving export strategy. The link is in the comment section.

As the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues, Tehran appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), to succeed Ali Larijani, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Tehran on 17/3/2026. Unlock the full note to get an insight on the backroom dynamics leading to Zolqadr’s appointment, as well as the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) war expectations: tacticalreport.com/daily/64381?ut…

Qatar’s interest in X-BAT appears exploratory rather than programmatic. The platform would likely need to demonstrate clear operational value before advancing beyond the evaluation stage. Unlock the following note to assess how Qatar is likely to evaluate X-BAT, who shapes the decision, and what could move the platform from testing to procurement: tacticalreport.com/daily/64379?ut…

The UAE Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Thales Group are reportedly engaging in the integration of the SkyDefender multi-layer integrated air and missile defence architecture, as Abu Dhabi places increased emphasis on command-level resilience to manage complex, multi-source aerial threats. Unlock the following note for further insights: tacticalreport.com/daily/64378?ut…

Amid the ongoing war and sustained low-altitude attacks, the UAE is moving to reinforce the protection of key infrastructure and urban approaches. This environment has accelerated talks with Saab on counter-UAS solutions, shifting discussions toward rapid deployment and operational readiness. Unlock the following note for further insights: tacticalreport.com/daily/64377?ut…

Amid the ongoing war and sustained low-altitude attacks, the UAE is moving to reinforce the protection of key infrastructure and urban approaches. This environment has accelerated talks with Saab on counter-UAS solutions, shifting discussions toward rapid deployment and operational readiness. Unlock the following note for further insights: tacticalreport.com/daily/64377?ut…

Oman identifies vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure outside the Strait of Hormuz This week's Energy Weekly issue tackles the following topics: 1- Oman: Port of Salalah strike exposes energy vulnerabilities and export risks 2- UAE ADNOC to enhance air defenses around key energy facilities 3- Aramco fast-tracks interceptor drone and electronic warfare procurement 4- QatarEnergy (QE): Infrastructure protection and potential deals Assess this week's energy issue: tacticalreport.com/weekly/64375?u…

The Omani majority sees the joint U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, launched on 28/2/2026, as an unjust campaign led by U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dominate the region and monopolize its natural resources. Unlock the note for a deeper look at Oman’s position on the war and the future of its relations with the U.S., Iran, and the GCC states: tacticalreport.com/daily/64376?ut…

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 involved firms, supplier negotiations, and potential deployment sites: tacticalreport.com/daily/64372?ut…

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This week's defense weekly issue tackles the following topics: 1- Qatar's air defense adaptations in response to Iranian strikes 2- Saudi Arabia positions CCA within emerging capability architecture 3- UAE-G42 Shift: From acquisition to controlled AI access 4- Saudi Air Defense Outlook: Evaluating Steel Dome architecture Check the link in the comments

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This week's politics weekly issue tackles the following topics: 1- Iran: IRGC's expectations for the course of war and negotiations revival 2- KSA: Amid the war, Saudi MBS assesses the Kingdom's situation, expresses concerns, and pushes for de-escalation 3- UAE: On a military option against Iran Check the link in the comments.