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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

Bahrain’s National Guard Staff Director Tours BIDEC
2019-10-30 Read More...
Bahrain’s National Guard Director of Staff Major General Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa on Tuesday toured the pavilions of Bahrain International Defence Exhibition/Conference (BIDEC2019) currently held at the Bahrain International Exhibition

Airbus Presents Land Communication Solutions at BIDEC
2019-10-30 Read More...
Airbus, a leading provider of secure communication and collaboration solutions, is showcasing a diverse portfolio of mission-critical offerings at the 2nd edition of Bahrain International Defense Exhibition & Conference

UAE, Brazil Sign Defense, Security Agreements
2019-10-29 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and visiting Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro witnessed on Sunday the exchange of agreements and Memoranda of

Bahrain’s Crown Prince Inaugurates BIDEC 2019
2019-10-29 Read More...
On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al

Egypt-Russia Start First Joint Air Defense Drills
2019-10-29 Read More...
The first Russian-Egyptian air defense drills, the Arrow of Friendship-2019, kicked off at a practice range of the Egyptian air defense troops’ training tactical center on Sunday, TASS news agency quoted the press service of the Southern Military

Saudi Navy Takes Part in Int’l Maritime Exercise (IMX 2019)
2019-10-28 Read More...
The Saudi Royal Naval Forces is taking part in IMX 19, US Central Naval Command, and the world’s largest multinational mixed international naval exercise which is taking place at the North Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Coast of Djibouti

Leonardo Exhibits its Defense & Security Solutions at BIDEC
2019-10-28 Read More...
Leonardo is attending the second edition of Bahrain International Defense Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC), the tri-service event is to be held in Manama on 28-30

Lockheed Martin Participates at BIDEC 2019
2019-10-28 Read More...
Lockheed Martin, a global technology company, is set to demonstrate its diverse portfolio of defense and security solutions at the 2nd Bahrain International Defense Exhibition & Conference

BAE Systems Showcases Latest Innovations at BIDEC
2019-10-28 Read More...
BAE Systems, a leading supplier of cyber, intelligence, and security capabilities to government agencies, is showcasing many of its capabilities and innovations at BIDEC 2019 (Bahrain International Defence Exhibition &

U.S. Approves Refurbishment of Bahrain’s Oliver Hazard Perry Class Ship
2019-10-25 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain to refurbish the Oliver Hazard Perry Class ship, ex ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG 49) with support for an estimated cost of $150

Russia, Egypt Discuss Ka-52 Deliveries for Mistral Warships
2019-10-25 Read More...
Russia is holding consultations with Egypt on the deliveries of armament and Ka-52 combat helicopters for Mistral amphibious assault ships, Head of the Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugayev said in the run-up to the

Egypt, Jordan Start ‘Aqaba 5’ Joint Military Drill
2019-10-25 Read More...
Members of the Jordanian Armed Forces arrived Wednesday in Egypt to take part in the Jordanian-Egyptian military drills, dubbed Aqaba 5, for several

U.S. Defense Secretary Concludes Visit to Iraq
2019-10-25 Read More...
Iraq on Wednesday rejected any long-term presence of U.S. forces that have crossed its border during a retreat from northern Syria, after visiting Defense Secretary Mark Esper initially indicated the troops would remain, Reuters

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