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Omani-Indian Military Cooperation Committee Holds 9th Meeting
2017-04-19 Read More...
The 9th meeting of the joint Omani-Indian military cooperation committee was held Monday evening at the Indian Ministry of Defense building in New Delhi, Oman News Agency (ONA)

Saudi Defense Minister Receives Mauritanian Counterpart
2017-04-19 Read More...
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense, met in Riyadh Monday with visiting Mauritanian Defense Minister Diallo Amadou

First HeliConference Concludes in Dubai
2017-04-19 Read More...
The first edition of Dubai HeliConference, the Middle East’s only dedicated conference for the helicopter industry, concluded on April 18 at the Al Maktoum International Airport in

Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Visits Pakistan
2017-04-18 Read More...
Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah attended Saturday a passing out parade that took place at Pakistan Military Academy, as part of visit to Pakistan, Qatar News Agency (QNA)

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets First Graduates of Zayed II Military College
2017-04-18 Read More...
During his meeting at the Armed Forces Officers Club Sunday, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the first generation of graduates from the Zayed II Military College, along with their efforts and hard work, as well as their expertise,

ADSB Launches 2nd Landing Craft to Kuwait Ministry of Defense
2017-04-18 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB), a leading provider of construction, repair and refit services for naval, military and commercial vessels, has launched a 64m landing craft to the Kuwaiti Ministry of

Iran’s Ground Force Expanding Drone Fleet
2017-04-18 Read More...
Iranian Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari announced that the number and range of drones used during the Ground Force’s operations across the country are increasing, Fars News Agency (FNA)

Iraq Requests Training, Support for Trainer Aircraft
2017-04-17 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Iraq for pilot and maintenance training, contractor logistical support (CLS) for trainer aircraft, and base support. The estimated cost

Malaysian Army Chief Concludes Visit to Bahrain
2017-04-17 Read More...
Malaysian Chief of Defense Forces, General Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor, and his accompanying delegation, left Bahrain on Friday following an official visit to the Kingdom, Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

UAE Launches National Space Program
2017-04-14 Read More...
Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and H.H. Sheikh Mohamed in Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander launched the UAE National Space Program and approved

Russian Naval Aviation to Get 2 Su-30SM Advanced Fighters
2017-04-14 Read More...
Russian Naval Aviation will receive two Su-30SM advanced fighters in late April, Navy Spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Igor Dygalo

Malaysian Chief of Defense Visits Bahrain
2017-04-14 Read More...
Malaysian Chief of Defense Forces, General Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi bin Raja Mohamed Noor, arrived Wednesday in Bahrain International Airport on an official visit to the country, where he was received by Bahrain Defense Force (BDF)

GCC Border and Cost Guard Week Starts in Doha
2017-04-14 Read More...
The GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Border and Cost Guard Week organized by Qatar’s Ministry of the Interior represented by the General Directorate of Coast and Border Security kicked off on Wednesday under the theme of “Security and Safety Our

Eagle Resolve Military Exercise Concludes in Kuwait
2017-04-12 Read More...
The Eagle Resolve 2017 (Hasm Al Oqban) military exercise, held in Kuwait with the participation of military forces from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the US, came to an end on Sunday 09 April

UAE Chief-of-Staff Visits Morocco, Kuwait
2017-04-12 Read More...
Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief-of-Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, met in Rabat, Morocco with General Abdel Fattah Warraq, Inspector General of the Kingdom of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces, during his visit to the

Oman, Iran to Hold Joint Rescue and Relief Drills
2017-04-11 Read More...
Senior Iranian and Omani military officials in a meeting in Muscat discussed broadening of defense cooperation, Fars News Agency (FNA)

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