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Lockheed Martin Completes Assembly on Arabsat-6A Satellite
2018-02-21 Read More...
A new, high-capacity communications satellite that will deliver TV, internet and mobile phone services to the Middle East, Africa and Europe is one step closer to launch. Lockheed has completed assembly on the Arabsat-6A satellite, which was

UAE Ministries of Defense and Infrastructure Development Sign MoU
2018-02-21 Read More...
The UAE Ministry of Defense signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development on the activation and development of joint cooperation, Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Saudi Arabia to Host Armed Forces Exhibition - AFED 2018
2018-02-20 Read More...
The Saudi Ministry of Defence is organizing The Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversity of Requirements & Capabilities - AFED 18 http://afed.com.sa/about-afed/ to display the requirements of the participants, as well as capabilities of

Lockheed Martin to Expand Saudi Footprint at AFED 2018
2018-02-20 Read More...
Global technology leader Lockheed Martin will be showcasing its advanced portfolio of defense, energy and technology capabilities at The Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversity of Requirements & Capabilities (AFED), taking place at the Riyadh

MBDA Returns to DIMDEX 2018 as Gold Sponsor
2018-02-20 Read More...
With less than a month to go until the 10th anniversary edition of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), the organising committee has announced MBDA as a returning Gold

Chief-of-Staff of French Navy Visits UAE
2018-02-20 Read More...
Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, received in Abu Dhabi Admiral Christophe Prazuck (photo), the Chief-of-Staff of the French Navy, and his accompanying delegation. During the

Jordanian Air Force to Host Countering Drones Middle East Conference
2018-02-19 Read More...
The requirement to develop a countering drone strategy in the Middle East has become extremely pressing over the last few years. Drone attacks in the region have become a daily occurrence, threatening the safety of armed forces personnel and

Roscosmos Welcomes Bahrain’s Call for Space Cooperation
2018-02-19 Read More...
Director of the Russian Space Corporation (Roscosmos), Igor Komarov, has welcomed His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s call for officers of the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) to take part in the rehabilitation program of the space trip to be

UAE Space Agency, Government of South Australia Sign MoU
2018-02-19 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of South Australia to set up a framework for joint cooperation in the exploration and utilization of outer space and the exchange of information, expertise,

UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Receives US Delegation
2018-02-19 Read More...
Mohammed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, received General Norton Schwartz, retired US Air Force General and President & CEO of the Business Executives for National Security, to discuss ways of bolstering

UAE Forces Continue Preparations for ‘Union Fortress 3’ Drill
2018-02-16 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces is continuing their preparations for the Military Show ‘Union Fortress 3’, scheduled to be held on 24th February at Al Ain International Airport, Emirates News Agency WAM

Egyptian Navy Conducts Drills in Mediterranean Sea
2018-02-15 Read More...
Egypt’s naval forces launched four ground-to-sea and surface-to-sea rockets in the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, continuing the comprehensive security operation dubbed Sinai 2018 that began Friday. These naval drills are deemed a strategic message

Saudi Arabia, UAE Discuss Military Cooperation
2018-02-15 Read More...
Matar Salim Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Defense, received in Abu Dhabi a delegation from the Saudi Defense Ministry currently visiting the

Emirati Students Developing MeznSat Nanosatellite
2018-02-15 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency has announced a new satellite project called MeznSat. A 3U CubeSat, MeznSat will study Earth’s atmosphere and is being developed in partnership with Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, part of the Khalifa Institute of

UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Meets New Zealand Counterpart
2018-02-14 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, received Ron Mark, New Zealand Defense Minister, and his accompanying delegation, Emirates News Agency WAM

Kuwait’s Army Chief Attends Graduation of 135 Officers in Sudan
2018-02-13 Read More...
Kuwait’s Army Chief of the General Staff of Lt. General Mohamed Al-Khudher Saturday started a two-day official visit to

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