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Royal Guard of Oman (RGO) Celebrates Annual Day
2018-11-05 Read More...
The Royal Guard of Oman (RGO)celebrated its Annual Day, which falls on 1 November every year at theRGO parade

BIAS 2018 Witnesses 70% Growth in Exhibitors
2018-11-05 Read More...
The Supreme Organizing Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS 2018), announced the latest developments pertaining to the 5th edition of BIAS, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of

‘Basic Liaison 2018’ Drill Concludes in Bahrain
2018-11-05 Read More...
The joint air drill, “Basic Liaison 2018”, carried out by the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) and the Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF), with the participation nine brotherly, friendly and allied countries, concluded here in Manama on 01

Egypt Hosts ‘Arab Shield 1’ Military Exercise
2018-11-02 Read More...
A delegation from eight Arab countries arrived at Egypt to participate in major joint Arab military exercise titled ‘Arab Shield 1’ which will take place from 3 to 16 November, according to armed forces spokesperson Tamer

EDEX Floor Plan 98% Sold Out
2018-11-02 Read More...
With only five weeks to go until Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) 2018 opens its doors, the floor plan is now over 98% sold out, according to the show

BIAS 2018 to Host 2nd Manama Air Power Symposium
2018-11-01 Read More...
The 2nd Manama Air Power Symposium (MAPS 2018) will be held on November 13, 2018, at the Sofitel Manama Hotel, Bahrain under the prestigious patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with the support of the Royal Bahrain Air

Bahrain Int’l Airshow (BIAS) Reveals Flying Display Line-up
2018-11-01 Read More...
The Organizing Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2018 has announced details of its flying display line-up, with Italian team Frecce Tricolori participating for the first time, Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

Basic Liaison 2018 Air Exercise Continues in Bahrain
2018-11-01 Read More...
The Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF) jets and nine Arab, friendly and allied countries jointly executed an air exercise titled (Basic Liaison 2018) in the presence of RBAF Commander Air Vice-Marshal Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al

Emirates Defense Companies Council to Launch New Strategy
2018-10-31 Read More...
The Emirates Defense Companies Council, EDCC, is preparing to launch a new strategy that aims to bolster its role in enabling UAE’s defense and security industries sector, said Mohamed Helal Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of

Jordanian King Attends Military Drill
2018-10-31 Read More...
His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces on Monday, attended a tactical military exercise, which was carried out by the Prince Hassan bin Talal armored Brigade, one of the formations of the Central Military Zone

UAE Launches KhalifaSat Into Outer Space
2018-10-30 Read More...
KhalifaSat was successfully launched into space Monday from Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan onboard the H-IIA rocket, Emirates News Agency WAM

Jordanian King Visits Army Headquarters
2018-10-30 Read More...
His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Sunday visited the Army’s General Command, where he was received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff, Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Freihat, Petra News Agency

Omani Chiefs Visit Al Musanaa, Thumrait, Masirah Air Bases
2018-10-29 Read More...
Al Musanaa Air Base in the Sultanate of Oman continues activating its operational roles at the air operation theatre as per the Swift Sword 3 military exercises currently carried out by the Sultan’s Armed Forces in cooperation with the other

UAE Defense Minister Visits Marrakech Air Show 2018
2018-10-29 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, has visited the Marrakech Air Show, which took place from 24th to 27th October 2018, at the military base of the Royal Moroccan Air Force in

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives 80 International Officers
2018-10-26 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces received 80 high-ranking military officers from 80 countries who participated in a workshop co-hosted by the UAE Ministry

UAE Defense Minister Inaugurates ‘War in the 21st Century’ Conference
2018-10-26 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmad Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, inaugurated the annual conference of the Ministry of Defense titled ‘Leaders Conference: War in the 21st Century’, which will was held in Abu Dhabi over two days (24-25

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