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BAE Expects Closing Saudi Typhoon Deal in Second Half
2013-08-02 Read More...
BAE Systems said it expects a long-awaited multi-billion dollar Saudi jet deal to complete in the second half of this year, enabling it to forecast a more than 10% lift to yearly underlying

Lebanon’s Defense Minister Extends Army Chief’s Term
2013-08-02 Read More...
Lebanon’s Defense Minister has extended the term of the Army Commander, the latest sign of growing political turmoil and paralysis in a country consumed by the war in neighboring

Israeli Defense Exports Exceed $7.4 Billion in 2012
2013-08-02 Read More...
Israel’s defense exports have soared to a record of $7.47 billion in 2012, making it the world’s sixth largest exporter of

Bahrain to Enforce New Tough Laws Against Terrorism
2013-08-02 Read More...
Bahrainis convicted of acts of terrorism could have their nationality revoked as part of tough new laws which HRM King Hamad (photo) has asked to be enforced as soon as

Putin-Saudi Intelligence Chief Address Mideast Situation
2013-08-01 Read More...
Saudi Intelligence Chief Prince Bandar bin Sultan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday to address the situation in the Middle East, the Kremlin

Qatar Requests AN/FPS-132 Block 5 Early Warning Radar
2013-07-31 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar of one (1) A/N FPS-132 Block 5 Early Warning Radar (EWR) and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated

Kerry Appoints Martin Indyk to Shepherd Mideast Talks
2013-07-30 Read More...
Secretary of State John Kerry appointed a former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk, to shepherd Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that began Monday evening in

Iraq Requests 50 M1135 Stryker NBCR Vehicles
2013-07-29 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of 50 M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance (NBCR) Vehicles and associated equipment, parts, training and

Iraq Requests Multi-Platform Maintenance Support
2013-07-26 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DS CA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of Multi-Platform Maintenance and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $750

Iraq to Acquire 12 Bell 412 EP Helicopters
2013-07-26 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of 12 Bell 412 EP helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $300

Raytheon in Final Talks to Sell Air Defense System to Oman
2013-07-26 Read More...
Raytheon Company is in final negotiations to sell an air-defense system to Oman, a significant deal that would help keep the company's international sales strong in 2013, Chief Financial Officer David Wajsgras told analysts on Thursday 25 July

Dempsey Cautious Over Armed Intervention in Syria
2013-07-26 Read More...
The top U.S. military officer said on Wednesday he was cautious over recommending armed intervention in Syria, concerned that ill-conceived action could turn the country into a failed

US Halts Delivery of F-16 Fighter Jets to Egypt
2013-07-25 Read More...
US President Barack Obama has decided to halt the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Egypt for an undetermined period due to the “current situation” on the ground there, the Pentagon said on

Egypt Army Chief Calls for Mass Rallies Against Violence
2013-07-25 Read More...
Egypt's Military Chief called for mass rallies on Friday to give the Army a mandate to confront violence following the overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, appearing to up the ante against the Muslim

UAE Orders 17 Thales GM200 Radars
2013-07-24 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered 17 anti-aircraft radar systems from French firm Thales for around 300 million Euros ($397 million), France's Defense Ministry said on

Egypt’s Interim Leader Vows “Battle for Security”
2013-07-22 Read More...
Egypt’s Interim President Adly Mansour vowed to protect the country from those who “want to drive Egypt to chaos,” in reference to continuous protests by supporters of ousted President Mohammad

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