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Qatar First to Acquire Anti-Drone System from Turkish Firm
2020-10-23 Read More...
A southern Turkey-based defense industry firm that has been producing anti-drone systems for Turkish security forces, including an early warning system to address the several threats by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), has exported its local systems

Oman, Pakistan Sign MoU in Military Cooperation
2020-10-22 Read More...
The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan signed Tuesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Al Murtafa’a Camp in the field of military cooperation between the two friendly

Lockheed Martin Interns Showcase New AI Solution to Tawazun and EDGE
2020-10-22 Read More...
Top-performing Emirati interns at Lockheed Martin, the US-based global technology leader, recently showcased their work on advanced technology projects to senior UAE defense industry

Jordanian King Attends Tactical Military Exercise
2020-10-21 Read More...
His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, attended a tactical exercise on Monday, conducted by the Eastern

Bahrain’s Coast Guard Commander Receives US 5th Fleet Commander
2020-10-19 Read More...
Bahrain’s Coast Guard Commander, Major General Alaa Siyadi, received Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command, US 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces Vice-Admiral Samuel

Saudi Arabia Launches First Home-Made Speed Interceptor Boat & Floating Dock
2020-10-16 Read More...
The Saudi Ministry of Defense and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced the launch and localization of the first locally-manufactured HSI32 speed interceptor boats as well as the commissioning of the first Floating

Dubai-Based Elcome Establishes First Service Center in Europe
2020-10-16 Read More...
Elcome International, one of the largest providers of maritime systems integration, installation and on-board services worldwide, announced the establishment of its first service center in

UAE Space Agency Signs NASA’s Artemis Accords
2020-10-15 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) was amongst the first signatories of NASA’s Artemis Accords at the 71st International Astronautical Congress, IAC, which was held on 12-14 October 2020, Emirates news agency WAM

Saudi International Airshow, Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Renew Partnership
2020-10-14 Read More...
The Organizers of Saudi International Airshow are pleased to renew a partnership with Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC), as the exclusive event partner in the

Russia, Egypt to Hold ‘Friendship-2020’ Naval Drills in Black Sea
2020-10-14 Read More...
The Russian and Egyptian navies will hold joint drills in the Black Sea until the end of this year, the Black Sea Fleet’s press office

Egypt, Spain Conclude Joint Naval Exercises in Mediterranean Sea
2020-10-13 Read More...
The Egyptian and Spanish naval forces conducted, on Saturday, joint naval exercises in the Mediterranean Sea, according to Egyptian Armed Forces Spokesperson Tamer

Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Nominated Crown Prince of Kuwait
2020-10-09 Read More...
Kuwaiti Amir, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah named Wednesday Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Crown Prince, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah

Oman’s Air Force Commander Receives UK Chief of Air Staff
2020-10-08 Read More...
Air Vice Marshal Mattar bin Ali al-Obaidani, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) received in his office at Mu’askar Al Murtafa’ Tuesday Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston, Chief of the Air Staff in the friendly United Kingdom (UK), and his

Dubai Crown Prince Reviews MBRSC’s 2021-2031 Strategy
2020-10-07 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, and President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, said that the UAE continues to strengthen its global standing in the field of space exploration by launching

Saudi Arabia Hosts G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting
2020-10-07 Read More...
The Saudi Space Commission is organizing 2020’s first meeting of space agency leaders that belong to G20 countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Oman’s National Defence College Commences 8th Academic Year
2020-10-07 Read More...
The National Defense College (NDC) of Oman celebrated Sunday the inauguration of the 8th batch, under the patronage of Major General Salim bin Musallam Qattan, NDC Commandant, marking the start of the college’s 8th academic

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