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US Navy Deploys Laser Weapon System in Persian Gulf
2014-12-17 Read More...
The US Navy successfully deployed and operated, for the first time, a cutting-edge ship-based laser weapon system aboard a naval vessel in the Persian Gulf that will enhance both surface, air and ground capabilities, the Office of Naval Research

USAF Approves Production for Lockheed Martin’s JASSM-ER
2014-12-17 Read More...
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has approved full rate production for Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range (JASSM®-ER).

Russia to Acquire 100 Planes, 600 Armored Vehicles Annually
2014-12-17 Read More...
The Russian Defense Ministry is planning to purchase up to 100 combat planes, over 120 helicopters, up to 30 naval vessels and some 600 armored vehicles annually in the next five years, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said.

Nexter, Hydrema Sign Cooperation Agreement in Denmark
2014-12-17 Read More...
In the presence of the French Ambassador to Denmark, M. François Zimeray, Philippe Burtin, CEO of Nexter (photo), and Jan Werner Jensen, CEO of Hydrema signed Tuesday a partnership agreement concerning the Danish Armoured Personal Carrier

Exelis to Provide Radar Signal Simulators to US Air Force
2014-12-17 Read More...
Exelis has received an Air Force $6.3 million contract award to provide AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulators (RSS) to test radar warning receivers on various aircraft.

Saudi King Receives King of Jordan
2014-12-16 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at his palace in Riyadh Sunday evening King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Saudi Interior Minister Meets Top U.S. Officials
2014-12-16 Read More...
U.S. President Barack Obama met with Saudi Interior Minister Prince Mohammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud in Washington on Friday to discuss the ongoing battle against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Bahrain International Airport Set for $2 Billion Upgrade
2014-12-16 Read More...
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) is set for a major overhaul during the next five years as it moves to upgrade its facilities and expand passenger capacity through an airport modernisation program.

RUAG, Chalmers University Sign Cooperation Agreement
2014-12-16 Read More...
On 2 December 2014, the Swedish Chalmers University of Technology (CTH) and RUAG Space signed a Collaboration Agreement at the Chalmers Conference Center in Göteborg that serves as a platform for long-term and strategic cooperation.

Naif University Organizes Conference on Fighting Terrorism
2014-12-16 Read More...
Naif Arab University for Security Sciences is organizing the International Conference of Arab Media Role in Fighting Terrorism at its headquarters in Riyadh on 16-18 December 2014, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Textron AirLand Celebrates 1st Year of Scorpion’s 1st Flight
2014-12-16 Read More...
Textron AirLand, LLC, a Textron company, completed its 266th flight test hour, one year after its first flight on December 12, 2013.

UAE, Egypt Conclude 3rd Joint Military Exercise
2014-12-15 Read More...
The UAE and Egyptian Armed Forces conducted on 10 December 2014 their “Siham Al Haq” (Arrows of Righteousness) joint military exercise with live ammunition.

Tunisian Air Force Receives 2nd C-130J Super Hercules
2014-12-15 Read More...
The Republic of Tunisia received its second C-130J Super Hercules during a ceremony Thursday at the Lockheed Martin facility at Marietta, Georgia (USA).

Typhoon Fitted with MBDA’s Brimstone Missile for 1st Time
2014-12-15 Read More...
BAE Systems has completed the first full trial installation of MBDA’s Brimstone missile onto a Typhoon aircraft. The trial fit is an important milestone in demonstrating the integration of the missile with the

Iran Unveils Laser Simulator for RPG-7 Grenades, Launchers
2014-12-15 Read More...
Iran unveiled a laser simulator for RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launchers and hand grenades in a ceremony in the Southern province of Kerman, Fars News Agency (FNA) reported.

ICD to Boost Stake in Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
2014-12-15 Read More...
Investment Corp of Dubai (ICD), which hold stakes in many of the emirate's top companies, expects to complete a deal to increase its stake in Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) by the end of the year, a top official told Reuters.

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