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Rosoboronexport Brings Latest Russian Systems to BIAS 2018
2018-11-14 Read More...
Rosoboronexport, a member of Rostec, prepared a joint Russian exposition at Bahrain International Airshow 2018 (BIAS), a fifth iteration of an international exhibition taking place at Sakhir AFB in the Kingdom of Bahrain on November

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Honors Members of UAE Armed Forces
2018-11-14 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has honored a number of Armed Forces officers in recognition of their heroism and bravery in serving their

Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid Joins Royal Bahrain Air Force
2018-11-14 Read More...
In an unprecedented achievement Pilot Officer Lieutenant Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid Al-Khalifa has successfully passed the foundation course aboard the jet-powered advanced trainer aircraft Hawk warplane to join the Royal Bahrain Air Force

Lockheed Martin to Display Latest Portfolio at Bahrain Airshow
2018-11-13 Read More...
Lockheed Martin will display and demonstrate its diverse defense and technology programs at the fifth annual Bahrain International Airshow hosted at Sakhir Air Base from 14-16 November

UAE Space Agency, YahSat to Participate at Bahrain Airshow
2018-11-13 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (YahSat) have announced their participation in the 5th edition of the Bahrain International Airshow this

Bahrain Airport Company to Show Modernization Program at BIAS
2018-11-13 Read More...
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) will showcase the Airport Modernization Program’s (AMP) latest developments in front of the global aerospace community at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2018, which is the biggest to

Bahrain International Airshow to Welcome 10,000 Students
2018-11-12 Read More...
The 5th Edition of the Bahrain International Airshow 2018 (BIAS), held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and under the supervision of His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His

Bahrain Participates in ‘Arab Shield 1’ Drill
2018-11-12 Read More...
Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) is taking part in the ‘Arab Shield 1’ joint drill which is held in Egypt from 03-16 November 2018 at Mohammed Najib Military Base and the joint air and naval training zones in the Mediterranean Sea, Bahrain News Agency

Egyptian-French Navies Start Maritime Training Exercise
2018-11-09 Read More...
Egyptian and French naval forces started a maritime training exercise in the northern Mediterranean on Wednesday, Daily News Egypt

Bahrain Defence Chief Visits Royal Command, Staff, National Defence College
2018-11-09 Read More...
Commander-in-Chief of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, paid a visit to the Royal Command, Staff and National Defence College, where he was received by Chief-of-Staff Lt-General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi

7th Dubai Helishow Concludes Today
2018-11-08 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (photo) opened on Tuesday the 7th Dubai Helishow, the biennial international civil and military helicopter technology exhibition, at the Royal Pavilion, Dubai South, Al Maktoum International

Royal Bahrain Naval Force Receives British Navy Chief
2018-11-08 Read More...
British Navy Chief-of-Staff Admiral Sir Philip Andrew Jones and the accompanying delegation visited the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF), Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

Saudi Arabia Launches Nuclear Research Reactor; Aircraft Fuselage Plant
2018-11-07 Read More...
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, inaugurated and laid in Riyadh on Monday the founding stones for as many as seven strategic projects, in

Royal Navy of Oman Celebrates Annual Day
2018-11-07 Read More...
The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) celebrated Monday its Annual Day, which falls on 3 November every year in a ceremony held at Said Bin Sultan Naval Base today under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Sa’eedi, Minister of Health. The ceremony

Kuwait to Get First Batch of Eurofighter Typhoons in Q4 2020
2018-11-06 Read More...
Kuwait is set to receive its first batch of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets in the fourth quarter of 2020, the Commander of the country’s Air Force said, Kuwait’s News Agency (KUNA)

‘Arab Shield 1’ Joint Drills Kick Off in Egypt
2018-11-06 Read More...
The Egyptian armed forces launched on Sunday the joint military drills dubbed ‘Arab Shield1’ in the Mohamed Naguib Military Base, involving military exercises fields in the northern military zone and regions for air and maritime forces in the

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