Two of the Middle East's most consequential powers — Turkey and Saudi Arabia — have formalized a defence pact that moves their relationship from diplomatic coordination into the realm of direct military partnership. Ankara has signaled its readiness to supply Riyadh with military capabilities, positioning itself as a credible alternative to established Western arms providers. The agreement reflects a broader recalibration of regional alignments, as nations across the Middle East reassess their security dependencies and seek new configurations of strength in an unsettled strategic environment.
Turkey offers to bolster Saudi military capabilities under new defence pact
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