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Turkey Opens Biggest Overseas Military Base in Somalia
2017-10-03 Read More...
Turkey opened its biggest overseas military base on Saturday in Somalia’s capital, cementing its ties with the volatile but strategic Muslim nation and building a presence in East

Kuwait Air Force Commander Visits Pakistan
2017-10-03 Read More...
Commander of Kuwait Air Force, Major General Abdullah Yaqoob Al-Foudari visited Air Headquarters Islamabad on

Jordanian King Receives Singapore’s Defense Minister
2017-10-03 Read More...
King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed with Singapore’s Minister for Defense Ng Eng Hen, means to boost cooperation between Jordan and Singapore, mainly in the military fields as well as the latest developments in the

Dubai to Host 71st International Astronautical Congress
2017-10-03 Read More...
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that space science and research are key components in the UAE’s drive to achieve its Centennial 2071 goals, UAE national news agency WAM

Iraq, Iran to Stage Joint Military Drills at Borders
2017-10-03 Read More...
Deputy Chief-of-Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazzayeri announced that the Iranian and Iraqi military forces will stage joint wargames at the borders of the two countries, Fars News Agency (FNA)

UAE, US Conclude Joint Military Exercise
2017-10-02 Read More...
States has concluded on Saturday 30 September 2017, UAE national news agency WAM

Bahrain’s Commander-in-Chief Inspects Defense Units
2017-10-02 Read More...
Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa conducted a field inspection tour to a number of BDF units to review the units' administrative and combat

Bahrain Royal Guard Chief Chairs Meeting on BIDEC 2017
2017-09-29 Read More...
Bahrain’s Royal Guard Commander and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the Bahrain International Defense Exhibition and Conference 2017 (BIDEC), Brigadier General HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (photo), chaired the periodic

Iran to Unveil New Surface, Subsurface Vessels
2017-09-29 Read More...
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that the country will unveil new home-made surface and subsurface vessels in the current year (started on March 20), Fars News Agency (FNA)

Bahrain Navy Conducts Live Ammunition Firing Exercise
2017-09-29 Read More...
The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), represented by the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF), conducted a live ammunition firing

UAE Launches Mars Science City Project
2017-09-28 Read More...
UAE’s Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, have

Bahrain, US Discuss Joint Military Cooperation
2017-09-28 Read More...
Bahrain’s Commander of the Royal Guard, Brigadier Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, received in Manama delegation from the US Central Command Special Operations Forces in the presence of Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force, Major Sheikh

French President Hails Lebanese Army’s Achievements
2017-09-27 Read More...
Lebanese President Michel Aoun began a three-day state visit to France for talks with President Emmanuel Macron and other senior French officials focusing on bilateral relations, military aid to the Lebanese Army, the Syrian refugee crisis and Saudi

BIDEC 2017 to Host Military Alliances & Coalitions Conference
2017-09-27 Read More...
Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference (BIDEC 2017) will be held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and chaired by HH Brigadier-General Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al

Bahrain’s Chief-of-Staff Receives US Military Attaché
2017-09-27 Read More...
Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Chief-of-Staff Lt-General Dhiab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi received in Manama US Military Attaché to Bahrain, Colonel Steve Vincent, and discussed topics of joint

DIMDEX Delegation Meets Industry Leaders at DSEi
2017-09-26 Read More...
Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) concluded a four day visit to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) in London, held from 12 to 15 September; to actively engage with industry leaders and

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