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Qatar’s Emir Visits Rafale Squadron in France
2018-07-09 Read More...
HH the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Thursday the building of the Qatari Rafale Squadron in the Mont-de-Marsan airbase in

US Opens Largest Overseas Base in South Korea
2018-07-02 Read More...
The United States military opened its largest overseas base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeoggi Province, Friday, ending the 73-year history of Seoul’s Yongsan Garrison., The Korea Times

Saudi Troops Arrive to Turkey for EFES 2018 Military Exercise
2018-05-02 Read More...
The arrival of the Saudi forces participating in the EFES 2018 exercise in the Turkish city of Izmir was completed on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Spain Discuss Defense Cooperation
2018-04-16 Read More...
Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met in Madrid Thursday with Spanish Minister of Defense of Maria Dolores de

Saudi Crown Prince Concludes Visit to France, Heads to Spain
2018-04-13 Read More...
Saudi Arabia and France issued a joint statement to mark the state visit His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, has concluded to

Over 250 Killed in Algerian Military Plane Crash
2018-04-12 Read More...
More than 250 people were killed when a military plane crashed in a field outside Algeria’s capital on Wednesday, state media said, in the country’s worst air

UAE Defense Minister Attends Pakistan’s National Day
2018-03-26 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, has commended the strong and friendly relations between the UAE and Islamic Republic of Pakistan across all

U.S. Defense Secretary Starts 5-Day Middle East Tour
2017-12-04 Read More...
U.S. Defense Secretary James N. Mattis left Washington Friday on a five-day trip to reaffirm the enduring U.S. commitment to partnerships in the Middle East, West Africa and South Asia, Defense Department

Bahrain Signs $3.8 Billion Deal for 16 Upgraded F-16 Aircraft
2017-10-19 Read More...
Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) has announced the signing of a $3.8 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to buy 16 upgraded F-16

French President Hails Lebanese Army’s Achievements
2017-09-27 Read More...
Lebanese President Michel Aoun began a three-day state visit to France for talks with President Emmanuel Macron and other senior French officials focusing on bilateral relations, military aid to the Lebanese Army, the Syrian refugee crisis and Saudi

Egyptian Defense Minister Receives Russian Counterpart
2017-05-31 Read More...
The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces, and Defense and Military Production Minister Sedki Subhi, met in Cairo Tuesday with the Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who is currently visiting

Sylvie Goulard Named Minister for French Armed Forces
2017-05-19 Read More...
French President Emmanuel Macron’s first government of 18 Cabinet Ministers includes a mix of experienced politicians and newcomers from civil society. Half of the appointees announced Wednesday are men and half are

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

Japan, South Korea Sign Military Intelligence Pact
2016-11-24 Read More...
South Korea and Japan signed a pact on Wednesday that allows the sharing of military intelligence in response to the growing threat posed by North Korea's nuclear and missile

THAAD Deployment Halts South Korea-China Defense Talks
2016-11-08 Read More...
South Korea’s decision to deploy advanced missile defense systems on its soil has led to the suspension of all high-level defense talks with China, South Korean sources

Qatar’s Minister of Defense Visits Pakistani Military Facilities
2016-10-31 Read More...
Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, on a visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, paid a visit Saturday to the headquarters of the Pakistani Army’s Special Forces, aeronautical and weapons

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