Saudi Arabia to receive AIM-120C-8 missiles

 Saudi Arabia is about to receive the latest generation of advanced AIM-120C-8 (AMRAAM) medium-range air-to-air missiles, which will significantly enhance the ability of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) to counter high-speed aerial threats and maintain air superiority in one of the most unstable regions of the world. This $3.5 billion U.S. arms deal, approved and released through the Defense and Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), marks an important step in the Kingdom's ongoing modernization of its air combat capabilities, providing RSAF with a missile system that provides extended range, improved target discrimination, and superior performance in contested areas. conditions of electronic warfare.

The United States has unveiled a massive defense investment initiative

 

The United States has unveiled a new large-scale defense investment initiative that provides for an additional $150 billion invested in priority military programs through fiscal year 2029, separate from the regular U.S. defense budget.

The plan, announced on April 27, 2025, reflects the Trump administration's strategic commitment to accelerate next-generation military capabilities in response to increasing global security challenges. The highlight of this initiative is the allocation of $500 million to accelerate the development of the F/A-XX aircraft, the sixth-generation stealth fighter that is central to the U.S. Navy's vision for future air supremacy.