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US Suspends Some Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
2016-12-15 Read More...
CNN reported that the Obama administration is suspending certain arms sales to Saudi Arabia and limiting military support for the Kingdom’s campaign in Yemen over concerns about civilian casualties, two administration sources said

Qatar Chief of Staff Meets Turkish Air Force Commander
2016-12-15 Read More...
Qatar’s Chief of Staff Air Vice-Marshal Ghanim bin Shaheen Al Ghanim (photo) met Tuesday with Turkish Air Force Commander Gen. Abidin

PAE Awarded Maritime Surveillance Contract in Tunisia
2016-12-15 Read More...
PAE has secured a maritime surveillance contract to help the government of Tunisia in securing its territorial waters through an integrated common operating

Bahrain Coast Guard Holds Graduation Ceremony
2016-12-15 Read More...
Bahrain’s Chief of Public Security, Major-General Tariq Al Hassan (photo) attended on Tuesday a graduation ceremony of the 13th and 14th specialized course on maritime science and the 10th joint diving foundation course that were held at the

‘Entaliq with Airbus’ Workshops Conclude in Saudi Arabia
2016-12-15 Read More...
The fourth and final ‘Entaliq with Airbus’ workshop was hosted by TAQNIA Aeronautics this week in Riyadh where 15 participants had the opportunity to learn more about innovation and business development within the aerospace

Lockheed Martin CEO Addresses GSWS in Abu Dhabi
2016-12-15 Read More...
The Global Summit of Women Speakers (GSWS) of Parliament in Abu Dhabi, is a tribute to the UAE’s optimistic vision for the future and its commitment to progress for all, Marillyn Hewson, Chairman, President and CEO of global technology leader

U.S., Gulf States Developing Regional Air Defense System
2016-12-14 Read More...
A blueprint for a regional air defense system to counter Iran is being developed by the US and its Gulf allies, according to American Secretary of Defense Dr. Ashton

UAE VP Attends Khalifa Air College Graduation Ceremony
2016-12-14 Read More...
Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended on Tuesday the 46th graduation ceremony of Air Cadet and Cadet Pilot officers of the Air Faculty Cadet Officers at Khalifa bin Zayed Air

Pakistan Offers Anti-Terror, Defense Expertise to Gulf States
2016-12-14 Read More...
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Monday offered counter-terrorism, defense and capacity building expertise to its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) allies and other countries across the Middle East, Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

Germany Delivers 16 Marder Armored Vehicles to Jordan
2016-12-13 Read More...
His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan met on Sunday with German Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen, the Jordan News Agency, Petra,

Bahrain Defense Minister Meets French Counterpart
2016-12-13 Read More...
Bahrain’s Defense Affairs Minister, Lieutenant-General Yussef bin Ahmed Al-Jalahma (photo), met in Manama Sunday the French Defense Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, and his accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the 12th IISS Manama

Saudi Arabia Orders 48 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters
2016-12-12 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopters and related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $3.51

UAE Requests 37 Apache AH-64E Helicopters
2016-12-12 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Apache AH-64E Helicopters and services, as well as related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $3.5

Qatar Demands Continued Support for 8 C-17 Aircraft
2016-12-12 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for continuation of logistics support services and equipment. The estimated cost is $700

Morocco to Receive Raytheon's TOW 2A Missiles
2016-12-12 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Morocco for TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71-4B-RF), and related support. The estimated cost is $108

UK’s Defense Spending to Exceed £3 Billion in the Gulf
2016-12-09 Read More...
British Prime Minister Theresa May was the star at the 37th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit which concluded in Bahrain

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