Riad Kahwaji
Stories by Riad Kahwaji
Egypt’s geo-strategic location and status as largest Arab power makes it a vital partner to the U.S. military, even with Egyptian diversification policy that includes acquiring Russian jets.
By Riad Kahwaji
A record number of ballistic missile and drone attacks have tested Saudi air defense capabilities. They’ve succeeded admirably but at a high cost.
By Riad Kahwaji
The United Arab Emirates is thinking forward on how its military forces can access assured electrical power in the battlespace
By Riad Kahwaji
While the UAE government was silent on the Biden Administration’s pause on arms sales, social media reaction was harsh.
By Riad Kahwaji
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) enhances the situational awareness capabilities of its army, other Arab Gulf States are also seeking to provide their land forces with state-of-the-art systems to keep their troops well informed of their operating environment and increase their lethality on the battlefield.
By Riad Kahwaji
U.S.-UAE relations witnessed big leaps under Trump. Will ties remain as strong under Biden and see F-35 deal executed?
By Riad Kahwaji
Concerns of an imminent confrontation that could take place in the Mideast before Trump exits the White House next January 20 are increasing.
By Riad Kahwaji
Arab Gulf States must improve ISR, EW capabilities and extend their early warning range and enhance systems’ integration to counter Iran’s ballistic missile threat
By Riad Kahwaji
With the UAE turning to China for armed drones, policymakers in the Trump administration worry about Beijing’s efforts to gain influence in the Middle East.
By Riad Kahwaji and Paul McLeary
As the UAE and Israel make big progress in normalizing relations, analysts warn of actions that include obstructing the sale of the F-35 fighters to the UAE, that could derail the entire Abraham Accords, which might change the region’s political landscape
By Riad Kahwaji
Egypt’s geo-strategic location and status as largest Arab power makes it a vital partner to the U.S. military, even with Egyptian diversification policy that includes acquiring Russian jets.
By Riad KahwajiA record number of ballistic missile and drone attacks have tested Saudi air defense capabilities. They’ve succeeded admirably but at a high cost.
By Riad KahwajiThe United Arab Emirates is thinking forward on how its military forces can access assured electrical power in the battlespace
By Riad KahwajiWhile the UAE government was silent on the Biden Administration’s pause on arms sales, social media reaction was harsh.
By Riad KahwajiAs the United Arab Emirates (UAE) enhances the situational awareness capabilities of its army, other Arab Gulf States are also seeking to provide their land forces with state-of-the-art systems to keep their troops well informed of their operating environment and increase their lethality on the battlefield.
By Riad KahwajiU.S.-UAE relations witnessed big leaps under Trump. Will ties remain as strong under Biden and see F-35 deal executed?
By Riad KahwajiConcerns of an imminent confrontation that could take place in the Mideast before Trump exits the White House next January 20 are increasing.
By Riad KahwajiArab Gulf States must improve ISR, EW capabilities and extend their early warning range and enhance systems’ integration to counter Iran’s ballistic missile threat
By Riad KahwajiWith the UAE turning to China for armed drones, policymakers in the Trump administration worry about Beijing’s efforts to gain influence in the Middle East.
By Riad Kahwaji and Paul McLearyAs the UAE and Israel make big progress in normalizing relations, analysts warn of actions that include obstructing the sale of the F-35 fighters to the UAE, that could derail the entire Abraham Accords, which might change the region’s political landscape
By Riad Kahwaji