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US Pushing for Multi Billion Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia
2017-05-09 Read More...
The US is trying to push through a multi-billion dollar arms deal with Saudi Arabia ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to capital Riyadh, according to a

7th Eager Lion Military Exercise Kicks Off in Jordan
2017-05-09 Read More...
Jordan and the United States kicked off annual military exercises Sunday known as “Eager Lion”, with about 7,400 troops from more than 20 nations taking part, officials

HENSOLDT to Supply 50 Spexer Radars to MENA Region
2017-05-09 Read More...
The “Spexer” radar family from HENSOLDT, the former Electronics business unit of Airbus Defence and Space, is becoming a real export hit. Since the beginning of the year, HENSOLDT has received orders worth around 40 million euros for approx. 50

Saudi Crown Prince Patronizes Tofan VII Maneuver
2017-05-09 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, patronized in Jeddah Tofan (floods) VII maneuver and graduation ceremony of 6021 Border Guard courses

Bahrain’s Commander-in-Chief Inspects Defense Force Unit
2017-05-09 Read More...
Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa paid a field visit to a BDF unit, and was informed about its achievements, as well as its procedures to enhance the level of its training and

UAE Chief-of-Staff Hails Armed Forces Unification Day
2017-05-08 Read More...
Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief-of-Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, said that the 41st anniversary of Armed Forces Unification Day represents a deep national symbolism, which exemplifies our unification, cohesion, far-sighted

Commanders of Gulf Navies Hold 17th Meeting in Bahrain
2017-05-08 Read More...
Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, received at the BDF’s General Command, the Commanders of the Navies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

UAE Commanders Laud Armed Forces Stellar Progress
2017-05-08 Read More...
Commanders of the UAE Armed Forces commended the stellar progress of the armed forces' units and formations in weaponry and personnel since the Unification Day on 6th May,

UAE Armed Forces Mark 41st Unification Day Anniversary
2017-05-05 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces will observe the 41st Unification Day Anniversary, which represents the Union and reflects the principles outlined by the founding fathers of the UAE on consolidating the unity, development and

Sudan’s Defense Minister Visits Qatar Emiri Air Force
2017-05-05 Read More...
Sudanese Defense Minister Lt General Awad Mohammed Ahmed ibn Auf (photo) paid a visit to Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), accompanied by the Commander of the Qatar Emiri Air Force Major General (Pilot) Mubarak bin Mohamed al-Kumait

Qatar Armed Forces Celebrate Graduation of 86th Founding Course
2017-05-05 Read More...
Qatari Armed Forces on Wednesday celebrated the 86th founding course at Duhailiat Training Camp under the patronage of Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Dr. Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah and in presence of Chief of Colleges and

UAE Officers Club Hosts Air Power Industry Reception
2017-05-04 Read More...
Major General Abdullah Al Hashmi, Assistant Undersecretary for Support at the UAE Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Major General Ishaq Al Baloushi, Director for Industrial Development at the Ministry of Defense (MoD), hosted on Monday an air power

Italy’s Chief of Defense Staff Visits UAE
2017-05-04 Read More...
UAE’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardihas received Italy’s Chief of Defense Staff, Claudio Graziano, and his accompanying delegation currently visiting the

Qatar Armed Forces Conclude Riot Control Training Session
2017-05-04 Read More...
The Qatari Armed Forces concluded the first Riot Control Training Session for members of the Armed Forces and Military Police, Qatar News Agency (QNA)

Bahrain Commander Honors 1st Sandhurst Female Graduate
2017-05-04 Read More...
Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received in Manama Sheikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and his daughter Sheikha Aisha bint Rashid Al Khalifa, marking her graduation from the

Bahrain’s King Visits Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters
2017-05-03 Read More...
Bahrain’s King HM Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa arrived in Kuala Lumpur on a four-day official visit at the invitation of Sultan Muhammad V, Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

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