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China’s First Home-Made Aircraft Carrier Begins High-Speed Testing
2018-09-06 Read More...
China’s first domestically produced aircraft carrier has begun its second stage of testing, closing down large parts of the Yellow Sea to naval traffic while it practices high speed maneuvers and tests the endurance of its propulsion system, experts

Britain Unveils Model of Tempest Fighter Jet
2018-07-19 Read More...
Britain unveiled a model of a sleek proposed fighter jet named Tempest, raising questions about the future of European defence cooperation, given that Germany and France launched their own fighter jet program a year

Greek Prime Minister Defends Saudi Arms Deal
2017-11-29 Read More...
Greece’s junior coalition party leader on Monday faced questioning in Parliament and calls for his suspension over a failed deal to sell Greek army missiles to Saudi

U.S. Senate Passes $700 Billion Defense Bill for 2018
2017-11-21 Read More...
The U.S. Senate passed a $700 billion defense policy bill on Thursday, backing President Donald Trump’s call for a bigger, stronger military, but leaving unsettled how to fund the massive spending increase amid a Republican-led push to cut

Qatar Airways Buys 9.61% Stake in Cathay Pacific
2017-11-09 Read More...
Qatar Airways has broadened its global reach by purchasing a 9.61% stake in Cathay Pacific, adding another strategic investor to the Hong Kong carrier’s complicated share register at a time when it is looking to cut

Turkish, Iranian Chiefs-of-Staff Meet in Ankara
2017-08-18 Read More...
Top Iranian and Turkish Military Chiefs in a meeting in Ankara discussed ways to improve the two countries’ security, particularly in border areas, and continue the fight against terrorism, Fars News Agency (FNA)

Dubai Secures $3 Billion Loan for Airports Expansion
2017-05-18 Read More...
The Dubai government said it had secured $3 billion in long-term financing for the expansion of its

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Meets Donald Trump
2017-03-16 Read More...
Saudi Arabia has claimed “a historic turning point” in relations with the US after President Donald Trump welcomed Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House earlier this

Egypt’s Military to Form Pharmaceutical Company
2017-01-26 Read More...
Egypt’s military has received the license required to form a pharmaceutical company, a decree by Prime Minister Sherif Ismail

UAE, France to Conduct Gulf 2016 Military Exercises
2016-11-09 Read More...
A contingent of French armed forces arrived in the UAE Monday to take part in the joint military exercises, UAE national news agency WAM

North Korea Planning Another Nuclear Test
2016-09-14 Read More...
North Korea has completed preparations for another nuclear test, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported earlier this week, citing South Korean government sources who said the North may use a previously unused tunnel at its mountainous test

China Developing New Long-Range Bomber
2016-09-08 Read More...
China is developing a new long-range bomber, the Head of the Chinese Air Force was quoted as saying in state media on Friday, the latest move in its ambitious military modernization

Iran Eyes More Jets on Top of Pending Deals Worth $50 Billion
2016-07-19 Read More...
Iran has expanded its search for aircraft and is looking to order dozens more jets while it continues to try to overcome hurdles to deals worth some $50 billion with Airbus and Boeing, Iranian officials and Western industry sources

Qatar Airways, Boeing in Talks for Narrowbody Planes
2016-07-19 Read More...
Qatar Airways is in advanced talks with Boeing to buy up to 30 narrowbody planes and will not rule out additional cancellations of delayed deliveries from rival Airbus, the airline's chief executive said on

US Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq
2016-07-12 Read More...
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Monday to meet US military commanders and Iraqi officials, as Washington seeks to capitalize on the recent seizure of a major airbase close to ISIS-held

Royal Saudi Air Force Participates at Anatolian Eagle Exercise
2016-05-30 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is participating in “Anatolian Eagle – 4” Military Training hosted by Turkey for about 20 days. This is the fourth representation of Saudi Arabia at one of the largest military exercises of its

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