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Northrop Grumman at the Global Aerospace Summit
2012-04-16 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) is participating in the inaugural Global Aerospace Summit, being held April 16-18 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Algeria Orders 2 MEKO 200 Class Frigates
2012-04-16 Read More...
Algeria’s Ministry of Defense has ordered two MEKO 200 frigates from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as part of the Navy’s modernization drive.

Saudi Defense Delegation Visits Chinese Naval Academy
2012-04-16 Read More...
A delegation of the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia led by Major General Awad Mohammed Al-Qahtani visited the Dalian Naval Academy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on the afternoon of April 11,

Al Zayani: “GCC Needs Robust Defense Networks”
2012-04-16 Read More...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) needs robust defense networks and comprehensive solutions that are practical and not theoretical, Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary General of the

HMS Middleton, US Navy Hold Joint Exercise in the Gulf
2012-04-13 Read More...
Royal Navy minehunter HMS Middleton has recently flexed her hunting prowess during a recent exercise with the US Navy in the

Iran, Qatar Police Sign Cooperation Agreement
2012-04-13 Read More...
Islamic Republic of Iran Police (IRIP) and Qatar Police Signed a cooperation agreement on fighting narcotic drug trafficking and terrorism and safeguarding security of the water borders between the two

UAE FM Blasts Ahmadinejad’s Visit to Abu Musa Island
2012-04-13 Read More...
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahayan Sheikh Abdullah blasted the visit by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to a disputed island as a “flagrant violation” of UAE’s sovereignty over its

Saudi Defense Minister in US for Key Talks
2012-04-12 Read More...
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Salman held talks with US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta at the Pentagon on Tuesday. They discussed major regional issues as well as ways of strengthening bilateral

AgustaWestland Delivers AW139 Jet to Egyptian Air Force
2012-04-12 Read More...
AgustaWestland North America, Inc. has delivered AW139 aircraft to the Egyptian Air Force via its contract with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Contracting Center for Foreign Military

USS Enterprise Carrier Arrives to the Gulf
2012-04-10 Read More...
In a significant boost to US naval capabilities in the region as tensions with Iran continue over its disputed nuclear program, a second carrier has joined the USS Abraham Lincoln in the 5th Fleet area of

Eurocopter Commemorates Morocco's Royal Gendarmerie
2012-04-10 Read More...
Five decades of Eurocopter helicopter operations by the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie were celebrated last week at the 2012 Marrakech Air Show, where a commemorative plaque was presented to the military

The Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference
2012-04-09 Read More...
Held under the patronage of HRM King Abdullah II of Jordan and supported by the Jordanian Joint Special Operations Command, The Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC), will take place on May 7, 2012 at Le Royal Hotel in Amman,

Iran Advises Gulf States against Missile Shield
2012-04-06 Read More...
Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi “advised” neighboring Arab states in the Gulf not to adopt a missile shield project being promoted by the United

Saudi Arabia, UK to Boost Defense Ties
2012-04-06 Read More...
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Salman, who is was on a multiday official visit to the UK this week, held talks with British counterpart Philip Hammond at the Defense Ministry headquarters in London and discussed prospects of expanding bilateral

Over 100 Jet Fighters to Take Part in Bahraini Drill
2012-04-06 Read More...
More than 100 jet fighters from 10 countries are taking part in an upcoming drill being organized by Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), making the event the biggest since

Armored Vehicle Facility Opens in RAK, UAE
2012-04-06 Read More...
Top armored vehicle maker Streit Group (SG) has announced the opening of the "world's largest privately-owned armored vehicle facility” at Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE which has a capacity to produce 400 vehicles per

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