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Abu Dhabi to Host 5th Middle East Missile & Air Defense Symposium
2016-06-29 Read More...
The 5th Middle East Missile and Air Defense Conference (MEMAD 2016) will take place on October 11 & 12, 2016, at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) in Abu Dhabi,

Iran to Increase Air Defense in the Sea of Oman Region
2016-06-29 Read More...
Iranian Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli announced his country’s plans to increase its air defense power in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman region, Fars News Agency (FNA)

Qatar Orders Super Mushshak Trainer Aircraft from Pakistan
2016-06-28 Read More...
The State of Qatar has signed a contract for the purchase of “Super Mushshak” training aircraft from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Qatar News Agency (QNA)

PIRIOU to Build Hydro-Oceanographic Vessel for Moroccan Navy
2016-06-28 Read More...
PIRIOU has just recorded a new order from the Moroccan Royal Navy for a 72 m Hydro-Oceanographic Multi-Missions vessel (BHO2M) to be delivered by

UAE Space Agency, Lockheed Martin Sign Training MoU
2016-06-28 Read More...
Lockheed Martin announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Space Agency to launch a comprehensive dual-track space training program for students and early career professionals in space

Harris to Supply Tactical Radios to Middle East Nation
2016-06-28 Read More...
Harris Corporation has received a $15 million order to provide tactical radios, management systems, training and field support services to a nation in the Middle East as part of an ongoing modernization program. The contract was awarded during the

Saudi Defense Minister Visits France After USA
2016-06-28 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown and Defense Minister, Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, started an official visit to France following his earlier visit to

Raytheon to Modernize Kuwait’s Patriot Systems
2016-06-27 Read More...
The State of Kuwait will soon be able to better protect its cities and key infrastructure against ballistic missiles, aircraft and other airborne threats.

Iranian Navy to Stage 20 Drills by February
2016-06-27 Read More...
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari (photo) announced that his forces plan to stage 20 wargames by February, and said the country is now capable of building fully home-made destroyers, Fars News Agency (FNA)

Qatar’s Prime Minister Receives French Defense Minister
2016-06-24 Read More...
The Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani met Wednesday with Minister of Defense of the French Republic Jean-Yves Le Drian (photo) and the accompanying delegation on the occasion of their visit

Vectrus Awarded Contract Modification in Qatar
2016-06-23 Read More...
Vectrus Systems Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vectrus, Inc., has been awarded a $26 million modification for a base operations and support services contract in

Egyptian Court Voids Maritime Border Accord with Saudi Arabia
2016-06-22 Read More...
An Egyptian court declared void on Tuesday a maritime border accord with Saudi Arabia that would have seen Egypt lose control of two Red Sea islands, judicial sources

Dubai Ruler Receives Senior UAE Military, Police, Security Officers
2016-06-22 Read More...
UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with senior military, police and security officers in the country who exchanged greetings on the holy month of Ramadan, UAE national

Leonardo to Supply Latest Systems to Qatar’s 7 New Vessels
2016-06-21 Read More...
Within the framework of the agreement between the Italian and Qatari governments for the Qatar Navy modernization plan, Leonardo-Finmeccanica will supply Fincantieri with the latest generation of naval systems and sensors for the 7 new ships to be

MBDA Italia to Provide Full Support to Qatar’s 7 New Vessels
2016-06-21 Read More...
MBDA Italia has been awarded by the Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) to supply operational capabilities for their new naval units: 4 multi-role corvettes, 1 Landing Platform Dock (LPD) and 2 patrol

Fincantieri to Build Seven Vessels for Qatar Emiri Naval Forces
2016-06-20 Read More...
Fincantieri, one of the world’s most important shipbuilding groups, and the Qatari Ministry of Defence, have signed today in Rome a contract for the construction of seven new generation units included in the national naval acquisition

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