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Mubadala to Host 3rd Edition of Global Aerospace Summit
Mubadala Development Company, the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, will host the third Global Aerospace Summit, an invitation-only strategic forum for senior international industry leaders in aerospace, aviation, space and defense
Rockwell Collins Chairman to Address Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi
Rockwell Collins Chairman, President and CEO Kelly Ortberg (photo) will address the Global Aerospace Summitin Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, onMonday, March 7, 2016.During his panel presentation, titled “Setting your company to succeed: from
Twenty Nations Start Largest Military Drills in Saudi Arabia
Armed forces from 20 countries have begun man oeuvres in northeastern Saudi Arabia that the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has described as one of the world’s biggest military exercises.Troops from Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco,
Iraq Requests KA-350 Sustainment, Logistics, Spares Support
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq for KA-350 sustainment, logistics, and spares support. The estimated cost is $350 million.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency
NASA Delegation Visits Thuraya Facilities in Sharjah, UAE
Thuraya Telecommunications has welcomed a delegation from the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, at its primary gateway office in Sharjah, UAE national news agency WAM reported.Organized in conjunction with the UAE
UAE Requests Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures for C-17 Aircraft
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates for AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) equipment, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $225
Bahrain, Kuwait National Guards Conclude Anti-Terror Drill
The anti-terror drill, “Cooperation II”, carried out by the Bahraini and Kuwaiti National Guards concluded in Manama Thursday, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.Bahrain’s National Guard Commander Lieutenant-General Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al
Royal Jordanian Air Force to Amend F-16 Engine Modules
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan for repair and return of F-16 Engines, sustainment and support. The estimated cost is $115.1 million.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
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