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TAI’s T129 ATAK Helicopter at Bahrain Airshow 2014
2014-02-20 Read More...
During the recent Bahrain International Air Show 2014 (BIAS; 16-18 January), and under the umbrella of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM), Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI)'s “T129 ATAK” Advanced Attack and Tactical

BAE Systems Eyes Typhoon Deal with Bahrain
2014-01-31 Read More...
BAE Systems, which is part of a consortium that manufactures the Eurofighter Typhoon, is ready to meet any order Bahrain might make for a squadron of state-of-the-art fighter jets, said a top

Bahrain Airshow Concludes with Record $2 Billion Deals
2014-01-20 Read More...
The Bahrain International Airshow has soared to new heights with $2 billion worth of business deals being confirmed by the end of day

UAE’s Prime Minister Visits Bahrain Airshow
2014-01-20 Read More...
During his visit to Bahrain, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has paid a visit to the 3rd edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), which took place this past week

Saudi Hawks in Major Displays at Bahrain Airshow
2014-01-20 Read More...
Record-breaking aircraft display team, the Saudi Hawks, have been wowing the crowds at the Bahrain International

Spitfire Lands at Bahrain International Airshow
2014-01-16 Read More...
BAE Systems and the RAF Museum will be showcasing an iconic, World War II era Spitfire at Bahrain International Airshow 2014.

Bahrain to Tighten Security at Maritime & Air Entry Points
2014-01-10 Read More...
Bahrain will tighten security measures at maritime and air entry points under directives issued by HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa (photo) in a move to preserve national unity and

Bahrain Beefs Up Sea Patrols
2014-01-03 Read More...
Security has been beefed up at sea with two armed checkpoints set up off the Northern coast of Bahrain towards

U.S. to Expand Military Presence in Bahrain
2013-12-18 Read More...
The United States is to double up its military presence in Bahrain, spending more than 580 million dollars, U.S. military's independent news source Stars and Stripes reported.

25 Countries to Participate at Bahrain International Airshow
2013-12-17 Read More...
Delegations and companies from more than 25 countries, including global leaders in the aerospace industry will attend the upcoming Bahrain International

US Navy-Mina Salman Bridge to be Completed Soon
2013-12-10 Read More...
Work on a major bridge connecting the US Navy base with the military port in Mina Salman (Bahrain) is expected to be completed next

U.S. to Maintain Robust Presence in the Gulf
2013-12-09 Read More...
Pentagon Chief Chuck Hagel held talks in Bahrain Friday to reassure anxious Gulf allies that the U.S. military will maintain a robust regional presence despite a nuclear deal with

Joint Peninsula Shield Force’s HQ in Bahrain Expanded
2013-12-06 Read More...
HRM King Hamad of Bahrain has allocated 163,300 sq m to expand the Frontline Headquarters of the Joint Peninsula Shield Force, in recognition of its pivotal

US Navy Chief Confirms Expanded Footprint in Bahrain
2013-12-04 Read More...
Chief of US Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert confirmed plans to expand footprint in

GCC Chiefs-of-Staff Conclude 2-Day Meeting in Bahrain
2013-11-12 Read More...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Chiefs-of-staff converged to Bahrain to attend the 11th Supreme Military Committee two-day meeting, which took place in Manama on 10-11 November

Major Naval Exercise Starts in the Gulf
2013-10-30 Read More...
A major naval exercise started in the Gulf yesterday (October 29), aimed at strengthening civil and military response to a global shipping

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