Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have pledged to treat an armed attack on one as an attack on all. Is the Makkah Pact the foundation of a new NATO-style alliance—or an ambitious framework whose military credibility has yet to be built?

The UAE’s order for 10 Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft, with options for 10 more, gives Brazil’s military airlifter its first Middle East customer and a major validation point in the global medium-lift market. For Embraer, the deal is not only an export win. It strengthens the C-390’s position as a serious challenger in a replacement cycle shaped by ageing C-130 fleets, lifecycle-cost pressure and demand for faster, flexible, multi-mission airlift.