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UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Visits Brazil
2017-05-16 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, met in Brasilia Raul Belens Jungmann Pinto, Minister of Defense of Brazil, to discuss ways of promoting and enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in the military and

UAE Requests 60 Patriot PAC-3 and 100 GEM-T Missiles
2017-05-15 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Patriot PAC-3 and GEM-T missiles. The estimated cost is $2

Chief of UAE Naval Forces Attends Graduation Ceremony
2017-05-15 Read More...
Rear Admiral Ibrahim Salem Mohammed Al Musharrakh, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, attended on Thursday the graduation ceremony of several officers and non-commissioned officers who attended specialized courses at the Naval

Bahrain-UAE Conclude Joint Mobilization Drill
2017-05-12 Read More...
Bahrain’s Inspector-General, Major General Abdulla Hassan Al-Nuaimi, attended in Manama Wednesday the conclusion of joint mobilization drill, “The Wolf’s Claws 2017”, carried out by the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), represented by the Royal Special

Senior Representatives of DIMDEX Visit IDEF 2017
2017-05-12 Read More...
As part of the continuous preparations for the sixth edition of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, the organising committee of DIMDEX 2018 attended the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) which is taking place in

Bahrain National Guard’s Combat Readiness Inspected
2017-05-11 Read More...
Commander of Bahrain’s National Guard Lt-General Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa (photo) stressed the National Guard commitment to constantly modernize its units and raise combat readiness to defend the homeland and national achievements under

Kuwait Chief of National Service Hails UAE Armed Forces
2017-05-10 Read More...
Major General Ibrahim Salem Al-Omairi, Chief of the National Service Authority in Kuwait, praised the level of equipment and preparedness of the UAE Armed Forces, and its role in maintaining security and stability in many areas such as

US Pushing for Multi Billion Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia
2017-05-09 Read More...
The US is trying to push through a multi-billion dollar arms deal with Saudi Arabia ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to capital Riyadh, according to a

7th Eager Lion Military Exercise Kicks Off in Jordan
2017-05-09 Read More...
Jordan and the United States kicked off annual military exercises Sunday known as “Eager Lion”, with about 7,400 troops from more than 20 nations taking part, officials

HENSOLDT to Supply 50 Spexer Radars to MENA Region
2017-05-09 Read More...
The “Spexer” radar family from HENSOLDT, the former Electronics business unit of Airbus Defence and Space, is becoming a real export hit. Since the beginning of the year, HENSOLDT has received orders worth around 40 million euros for approx. 50

Saudi Crown Prince Patronizes Tofan VII Maneuver
2017-05-09 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, patronized in Jeddah Tofan (floods) VII maneuver and graduation ceremony of 6021 Border Guard courses

Bahrain’s Commander-in-Chief Inspects Defense Force Unit
2017-05-09 Read More...
Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa paid a field visit to a BDF unit, and was informed about its achievements, as well as its procedures to enhance the level of its training and

UAE Chief-of-Staff Hails Armed Forces Unification Day
2017-05-08 Read More...
Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief-of-Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, said that the 41st anniversary of Armed Forces Unification Day represents a deep national symbolism, which exemplifies our unification, cohesion, far-sighted

Commanders of Gulf Navies Hold 17th Meeting in Bahrain
2017-05-08 Read More...
Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, received at the BDF’s General Command, the Commanders of the Navies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

UAE Commanders Laud Armed Forces Stellar Progress
2017-05-08 Read More...
Commanders of the UAE Armed Forces commended the stellar progress of the armed forces' units and formations in weaponry and personnel since the Unification Day on 6th May,

UAE Armed Forces Mark 41st Unification Day Anniversary
2017-05-05 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces will observe the 41st Unification Day Anniversary, which represents the Union and reflects the principles outlined by the founding fathers of the UAE on consolidating the unity, development and

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