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Jordan’s Supreme Commander Patronizes Military Graduation Ceremony
2018-11-21 Read More...
His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Monday patronized the graduation ceremony of the 2nd batch of “Knights of the Future” officers at the Royal Military College, Petra news agency

Sultan Qaboos Chairs Oman’s National Day Military Parade
2018-11-20 Read More...
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, presided over the 48th national day military parade, which was staged at the military parade ground at the command of the Royal Guard of Oman (RGO)

Bahrain’s King Receives BIAS Organizing Military Committee
2018-11-20 Read More...
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received during his visit to last week’s Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS 2018), at Sakhir Air Base, members of the Organizing Military Committee led by Sakhir Air Base Commander Air Vice-Marshal

UAE Space Agency to Train Bahraini Space Team
2018-11-20 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency, UAESA, has signed a Declaration of Principles with Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency, NSSA, and the UAE’s Khalifa University, for the Training of the Bahrain Space Team, Emirates News Agency WAM

Bahrain International Airshow Closes With $5 Billion Deals
2018-11-19 Read More...
Minister for Transportation and Telecommunications and Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS 2018), Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, declared Friday the show a success with the final orders total

Bahrain, Lockheed Martin Celebrate 30 Years of Defense Cooperation
2018-11-19 Read More...
On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended a reception hosted by

‘Arab Shield 1’ Drills Conclude in Egypt
2018-11-19 Read More...
In the presence of the Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mutair, the Saudi Armed Forces concluded its participation in the (Arab Shield 1) military maneuvers which were hosted by the Arab

Bahrain’s King Attends Bahrain International Airshow
2018-11-16 Read More...
HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa paid a visit Wednesday to the Bahrain International Air Show 2018 which is taking place at the Sakhir Airbase from 14-16 November, Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

Leonardo Eyes Stronger Ties with Bahrain at BIAS 2018
2018-11-16 Read More...
Leonardo, one of the top ten global players in Aerospace, Defense and Security and Italy’s main industrial company, is participating at Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2018, taking place at the Sakhir Airbase from 14-16

U.S., Qatar Look to Strengthen Defense Partnership
2018-11-15 Read More...
U.S. and Qatari defense officials charted the future of the partnership during discussions in the Pentagon on Tuesday, The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

BIAS 2018 Kicks Off with Three Fast-Jet Aerobatic Displays
2018-11-15 Read More...
The fifth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow kicked off today with outstanding participation from regional and international countries and leaders and global executives from the aviation sector in

Oman Air Force Commander Receives GCC Military Official
2018-11-15 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’, Air Vice Marshal Mansour bin Turki al-Subaie, Commander of the Air Operations and Defense Center of the

Bahrain’s King Witnesses F-35 Demo Flight at Isa Air Base
2018-11-14 Read More...
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain paid Monday a visit to Isa Air Base and hailed the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s efforts to defend the homeland and the

Rosoboronexport Brings Latest Russian Systems to BIAS 2018
2018-11-14 Read More...
Rosoboronexport, a member of Rostec, prepared a joint Russian exposition at Bahrain International Airshow 2018 (BIAS), a fifth iteration of an international exhibition taking place at Sakhir AFB in the Kingdom of Bahrain on November

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Honors Members of UAE Armed Forces
2018-11-14 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has honored a number of Armed Forces officers in recognition of their heroism and bravery in serving their

Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid Joins Royal Bahrain Air Force
2018-11-14 Read More...
In an unprecedented achievement Pilot Officer Lieutenant Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid Al-Khalifa has successfully passed the foundation course aboard the jet-powered advanced trainer aircraft Hawk warplane to join the Royal Bahrain Air Force

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