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Premises of Int’l Maritime Security Construct Task Force Open in Bahrain
2019-11-11 Read More...
The Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Field Marshall Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa (photo) has attended the opening of the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) Task Force premises within the US Naval Support

‘War in 21st Century’ Conference Concludes in Abu Dhabi
2019-11-11 Read More...
The 4th annual UAE Ministry of Defense Leadership Conference – “War in the 21st Century,” held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, concluded in Abu Dhabi

Egypt, Russia Conclude ‘Arrow of Friendship-2019’ Drills
2019-11-08 Read More...
Air defense units of the Russian and Egyptian armed forces have conducted live firing from air defense systems during military drills near the Egyptian capital Cairo, the press service of Russia’s Southern Military District said on

UAE’s EDGE Conglomerate to be Largest Exhibitor at Dubai Airshow
2019-11-07 Read More...
EDGE, the advanced technology conglomerate that was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Tuesday, will be the largest individual

Saudi Royal Naval Forces Join International Naval Drill IMX19
2019-11-06 Read More...
The Saudi Royal Naval Forces is taking part in the multinational mixed international naval drill IMX19, launched Sunday from the Bahrain-based US Naval Forces Central Command, with the participation of 56 countries and seven international

Egypt’s Military Production Authority, Swiss TCG Sign MoU
2019-11-05 Read More...
The National Authority for Military Production and the Swiss TCG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over waste-to-energy technologies, according to a statement from the Ministry of

Royal Guard of Oman Celebrates Annual Day
2019-11-05 Read More...
The Royal Guard of Oman (RGO) celebrated Saturday its Annual Day, which falls on November 1st every year under the patronage of Sayyid Lt. General Munthir bin Majid al Said, Head of Liaison and Coordination at the Royal

U.S. Halts $105 Million Military Aid to Lebanon
2019-11-04 Read More...
The Trump administration has frozen all military aid to the Lebanese army, including a package worth $105 million that both the State Department and Congress approved in September, congressional officials said Friday, The New York Times (NYT)

Royal Saudi Navy to Organize Int’l Maritime Security Forum
2019-11-04 Read More...
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, the Saudi Royal Navy is to organize the Saudi International Maritime Patrol Ships Forum, from 24 to 26

GCC Joint Defense Council Meeting Concludes in Oman
2019-11-01 Read More...
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Defense, hosted Wednesday the 16th session of the GCC Joint Defense Council for Ministers of Defense and Heads of Delegations Representatives of the GCC Defense Ministers at the Al Bustan Palace

Otokar Displayed COBRA II, URAL and ARMA 6x6 at BIDEC 2019
2019-11-01 Read More...
Otokar, Turkey’s leading land defense systems company, participated in Bahrain International Defense Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC), on 28-30 October 2019 where it showcased its worldwide known military vehicles COBRA II, URAL and ARMA

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives Chairman of Raytheon Company
2019-11-01 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received at Sea Palace, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Raytheon Company, Dr. Thomas A.

Saudi Arabia, UAE Eye Egyptian-Made ST-100 Armored Vehicle
2019-10-31 Read More...
Egypt is producing armored vehicles with ejectable escape crew capsules that can afford full protection to its crew when a blast

UAE to Host ‘War in the 21st Century’ Leadership Conference
2019-10-31 Read More...
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday the agenda of its annual conference, the Leadership Conference: War in the 21st Century, Emirates news agency WAM

BIDEC 2019 Concludes in Bahrain
2019-10-31 Read More...
The second edition of the Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference (BIDEC) concluded in Manama

Oman Hosts 16th Meeting of GCC Joint Defense Council
2019-10-30 Read More...
The Sultanate of Oman is hosting today the 16th meeting of the Joint Defense Council of the GCC Defense Ministers, chaired by the Sultanate at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel in

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