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U.S. Media Debates Secret Drone Base in Saudi Arabia
2013-02-11 Read More...
The U.S. media has turned a spotlight on itself after three news organizations admitted keeping the location of a drone base in Saudi Arabia secret at the request of the U.S.

UAE to Host Largest Country Pavilion at IDEX 2013
2013-02-08 Read More...
The UAE will host the largest country pavilion at this year’s International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2013). Over 147 UAE-based companies will be exhibiting, spanning over 12,500 sq.m. of exhibition space.

Sayari: “Iran Monitoring All Movements in the Region”
2013-02-08 Read More...
The Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army Naval Forces said Iran’s dominance on intelligence in the region is not comparable to that of the

Airbus Military Delivers 1st A330 MRTT to UAE
2013-02-07 Read More...
Airbus Military has delivered the first of 3 new generation A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Pratt & Whitney Powers Qatar's Latest Boeing C-17s
2013-02-06 Read More...
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., recently delivered eight F117-PW-100 engines to power two new Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF).

ADSB to Display 3 Vessels at NAVDEX 2013
2013-02-06 Read More...
As lead sponsor of NAVDEX, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) plans to have a total of 3 vessels on display dedicated to naval defence and maritime security, along with a 120 sq.m. stand reflecting the organization’s broader service and refit

Lockheed Martin Opens New Headquarters in Saudi Arabia
2013-02-05 Read More...
Global security and aerospace leader Lockheed Martin has demonstrated on February 2 its commitment to supporting the creation of jobs, technology transfer and capacity in Saudi Arabia’s aerospace and commercial sectors, in support of the Kingdom’s

2nd Gulf Defense Conference to Coincide with IDEX 2013
2013-02-05 Read More...
The International Defense Exhibition and Conference, (IDEX) held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, announced the line-up for the 2nd Gulf Defense Conference (GDC).

Iran Unveils New Versions of Zolfaqar, Samsam Tanks
2013-02-05 Read More...
The Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled the optimized versions of two indigenously-designed and -manufactured tanks, named Zolfaqar and

Syria Vows to Retaliate over Israel's Air Strikes
2013-02-04 Read More...
President Bashar al-Assad accused Israel on Sunday of trying to destabilize Syria following reported attacks on a weapons convoy and a military research base outside Damascus last week.

Iraq, Bahrain Eye Bell’s AH-1Z Attack Helicopter
2013-02-01 Read More...
Bahrain and Iraq have requested pricing and availability data for the newly upgraded H-1 utility and attack helicopters built by Bell Helicopter, said two sources familiar with the US firm’s development

Iran Starts Production of Ya Zahra Air Defense System
2013-02-01 Read More...
The Iranian Defense Ministry started mass production of an advanced home-made air defense missile

Israel Bombs Weapons Convoy on Syrian-Lebanese Border
2013-01-31 Read More...
Israeli fighter jets have struck a convoy on the Syria-Lebanon border suspected of carrying sophisticated Russian-made surface-to-air missiles on

Space Sells Out for NAVDEX 2013
2013-01-31 Read More...
Exhibitor space for the Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX) has been fully reserved, according to a meeting of the Higher Organizing Committee for the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX).

Iran to Launch New Advanced Satellite into Orbit
2013-01-31 Read More...
Iran plans to launch a new advanced satellite into orbit by next summer, Iranian university officials announced on

Egypt’s Defense Minister Warns of “State Collapse”
2013-01-30 Read More...
Struggle among political forces in Egypt could lead to the collapse of the country, Head of the Armed Forced warned on Tuesday.

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