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Iran’s Qaher & Kosar Fighter Jets Pass Fast Taxi Run Tests
2018-01-30 Read More...
Iranian Leader’s Military Aide and former Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan announced that the two home-made fighter jets, Qaher 313 (photo) and Kosar 88, have performed their fast taxi run tests, Fars News Agency (FNA)

UAE Armed Forces to Launch ‘Union Fortress 3’ Military Show
2018-01-30 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces will organize the third edition of the military show ‘Union Fortress 3' to be held on 24th February in Al Ain city, Emirates News Agency WAM

Yahsat Launches Orbital ATK-Built Al Yah 3
2018-01-29 Read More...
Yahsat, a leading global satellite operator based in the UAE, has confirmed the launch of Al Yah 3, the third satellite in the company’s fleet. The launch is a key milestone in Yahsat’s strategy to expand its Ka-band coverage across Africa and to

Iranian Navy Test-Fires Long-Range Qadir Cruise Missile
2018-01-26 Read More...
The Iranian naval forces for the first time tested the home-made long-range Qadir cruise missile during the wargames that took place in the Sea of Oman earlier this

Commander of US Central Command Visits Saudi Arabia, UAE
2018-01-26 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Commander of the US Central Command, General Joseph Votel in Riyadh

Bahrain’s Commander-in-Chief Inspects ‘Resolve Force’ Drill
2018-01-26 Read More...
Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa inspected Wednesday part of the final stage of the joint field commands drill (Power of Determination), carried out by the BDF with the

Leonardo Delivers 1st Upgraded Al Manama Vessel to Bahrain
2018-01-25 Read More...
During a ceremony in Mina Salman at Royal Bahrain Navy Head Quarter on Monday, Leonardo delivered the first of six upgraded Al Manama naval vessels ahead of schedule, following a deal signed in 2015 with the Royal Bahrain Naval

UAE-US Joint Military Training “Iron Union 6” Continues
2018-01-25 Read More...
The joint military training “Iron Union 6” between the ground forces of the UAE Armed Forces and the American Military, held on the country, continues its activities with excellent performances from both sides in executing all the requirements and

Iraq Calls on NATO to Continue Training its Forces
2018-01-25 Read More...
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called on NATO to continue to train the Iraqi forces, a statement from Abad’s office said on

Dubai Ruler Patronizes Zayed II Military College Graduation
2018-01-25 Read More...
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, patronized the graduation ceremony of the 42nd batch of cadet officers of Zayed II Military College in Al Ain, Emirates News Agency WAM

UMEX, SimTEX Committee Holds Preparatory Meeting
2018-01-25 Read More...
The Higher Organizing Committee of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) and Simulation Exhibition and Conference (SimTEX) held its eighth preparatory meeting in the run-up to the dual mega

Bahrain’s Commander-in-Chief Inspects Joint Drill
2018-01-24 Read More...
Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, conducted a field tour during which he inspected the progress of the joint field command exercise, carried out by the BDF in partnership with

UAE-US Start Joint Military Exercise “Native Fury” 2018
2018-01-23 Read More...
The UAE-US joint military exercise, “Native Fury” 2018 kicked off in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, with the participation of the UAE and US naval

Jordan, Australia Discuss Military Cooperation
2018-01-23 Read More...
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Jordan, Lt. General Mahmoud Freihat, on Saturday received Royal Australian Air Force Commander and Defense Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, and his accompanying delegation, the Jordan News

KGL Wins $1.38 Billion Logistics Contract for U.S. Military in the Gulf
2018-01-22 Read More...
Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport (KGL), an international logistics firm based in Kuwait, announced that the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded it a new contract to lead logistics and distribution operations for U.S. military

Saudi Arabia Requests Further Support for Missile Systems
2018-01-19 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of continuation of missile system support services for an estimated cost of $500

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