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Erdogan: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Eye Joint Investment in KAAN Fighter Jet

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh (Turkish Presidency). 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh (Turkish Presidency). 
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Erdogan: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Eye Joint Investment in KAAN Fighter Jet

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh (Turkish Presidency). 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh (Turkish Presidency). 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said work has begun on a defense cooperation agreement between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia that includes joint investment in the production of the fifth-generation KAAN fighter jet.

Erdogan said Türkiye’s progress in defense industries is being closely followed by Saudi Arabia, as well as by other countries, adding that Ankara is preparing to conclude significant agreements with Riyadh in this field.

Speaking to a group of Turkish journalists on his return from a regional tour that included Saudi Arabia and Egypt, with his remarks published on Thursday, Erdogan said: “We have received many positive comments on the Turkish fighter KAAN, and discussions are under way on joint investment with Saudi Arabia in this regard.”

He stressed that KAAN is not merely a combat aircraft but a symbol of Türkiye’s engineering capabilities and its determination to maintain an independent defense posture. He added that cooperation with Saudi Arabia in this area is likely to expand, including through joint investments.

In February 2024, Türkiye announced the successful first flight of its domestically produced fifth-generation fighter jet, KAAN, manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries. With this milestone, Türkiye became one of only five countries capable of producing fifth-generation fighter aircraft and aims to export the jet.

KAAN is designed to carry out air-to-air combat missions and conduct precision strikes from internal weapons bays at supersonic speed.

Erdogan said he held “highly productive” talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Riyadh on Tuesday, noting that Saudi Arabia holds a special place for Türkiye in defense industries, transport, healthcare, investment, and construction services. Bilateral trade reached $8 billion in 2025, while Turkish contractors have completed more than 400 projects in the Kingdom worth a total of $30 billion.

He added that Saudi Arabia and Türkiye share aligned views on regional issues, stressing that both countries oppose any new war in the region and favor peace, stability, and calm, which he said would benefit all parties.

 

 

 

 

 

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Kuwait’s Military Says Air Defenses Are Responding to an Attack

A view of Kuwait City on June 2, 2026. (AFP)
A view of Kuwait City on June 2, 2026. (AFP)
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Kuwait’s Military Says Air Defenses Are Responding to an Attack

A view of Kuwait City on June 2, 2026. (AFP)
A view of Kuwait City on June 2, 2026. (AFP)

Kuwait’s military said on Tuesday its air defenses are responding to an attack.

The General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces said that explosions heard were a result of air defenses intercepting hostile attacks.

Iran has launched repeated attacks on Kuwait and other Gulf countries in recent days in response to US strikes.

The latest exchanges of fire have been triggered by Iran attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

There were no immediate details or reports of casualties or damage from Tuesday’s attack on Kuwait.

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Arab Interior Ministers Council Condemns Houthi Terrorist Attack on Saudi Arabia's Southern Region

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Arab Interior Ministers Council Condemns Houthi Terrorist Attack on Saudi Arabia's Southern Region

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council strongly condemned the terrorist attack carried out by the Houthi militia, which launched ballistic missiles toward the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday evening.

In a statement, the secretariat condemned the deliberate criminal act, saying the Houthi militia sought to target civilians and civilian facilities, SPA reported.

The secretariat reiterated its call for firm action against such acts and for those responsible to be held accountable.

It also reaffirmed its full support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to confront these threats and safeguard its security, stability, and territorial integrity.

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Saudi Arabia Affirms Its Complete Rejection of Iran's Destabilizing Behavior in the Region

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Affirms Its Complete Rejection of Iran's Destabilizing Behavior in the Region

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA

Saudi Arabia strongly reaffirmed its categorical rejection of Iran's continued destabilizing conduct in the region and its violations of the principles of international law. This came during the Cabinet session chaired by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which was held on Tuesday in Jeddah.

The Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the contents of the phone call he received from US President Donald Trump, during which they reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed a number of regional and international issues, emphasizing their support for all efforts that contribute to achieving the region's security and stability.

He also informed the Cabinet of the results of his discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, which affirmed the commitment to strengthening and developing bilateral relations across all sectors, aiming for a future characterized by deeper cooperation. This cooperation is underpinned by mutual trust, close friendship, and the objectives stemming from Saudi Vision 2030 and Canada's growth agenda, which seek to build a stronger and more resilient economy for both countries, SPA reported.

The Cabinet praised the signing of memoranda of understanding during the official visit of the Canadian prime minister, which included the establishment of the Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council, cooperation in the energy sector, investment in artificial intelligence, and skills development.

It also commended the success of the Saudi Arabia-Canada Investment Forum, which resulted in the announcement of trade and investment agreements between government entities, companies, and institutions from both countries in the fields of mining, engineering, infrastructure, advanced industries, training and education, financial services, and information and communications technology.

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Acting Minister of Media Ahmed Al-Rajhi said that after monitoring regional and international developments, the Cabinet strongly condemned Iran's repeated attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as on Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Jordan.

The Cabinet affirmed its complete rejection of Iran's continued destabilizing behavior in the region and its violations of international law, the charters of the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the principles of good neighborliness.

The Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of the meeting held in Riyadh between the Saudi and Iraqi sides, including Iraq's reaffirmation of its commitment not to allow its territory and airspace to be used as a launching pad for any acts or attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and other countries in the region. The Cabinet also commended the agreement to continue bilateral coordination in a manner that serves common interests.

The Cabinet welcomed the United States' announcement that it has begun procedures to remove the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation imposed in 1979, reiterating Saudi Arabia's support for the positive steps taken by the Syrian government to enhance security and stability, build state institutions, and fulfill the aspirations of its people.