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Qatar to Open Embassy in Iraq as Ties Improve
2015-06-01 Read More...
Qatar will open an Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq's Foreign Minister said on Friday, in the latest sign of improving relations between Gulf Arab countries and

U.S. To Expedite Weapon Sales to Gulf States
2015-05-29 Read More...
The United States will fast-track arms sales to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states through a dedicated Foreign Military Sales (FMS) office in an effort to bolster those nations’ abilities to counter terrorism and deescalate conflicts in

USA, Tunisia Discuss Defense Partnership at Pentagon
2015-05-29 Read More...
U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work and Tunisian Minister of Defense Farhat Horchani (photo) discussed issues of mutual concern during their meeting at the Pentagon Wednesday, according to a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) news release.

Iran to Test Own Version of S-300 Missile Defense System
2015-05-29 Read More...
A senior Iranian lawmaker announced his country would soon unveil and test its home-made version of the sophisticated Russian S-300 missile defense system in military drills.

Israel Claims Egypt Buying S-300 Air Defense System
2015-05-29 Read More...
A senior Israeli intelligence official who tracks the regional arms balance said Egypt was buying Russia’s advanced S-300 air defense system, a deal reported in Russian media but not confirmed by Cairo.

UAE to Launch First Master’s Program in Space Systems
2015-05-28 Read More...
Yahsat, wholly owned by Mubadala, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and Orbital ATK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi on 25 May 2015, WAM news agency reported.

Israel’s Arms Exports Drop by 12.9% in 2014
2015-05-28 Read More...
Israeli defense sales last year plunged to just $5.66 billion in new contracts signed, their lowest point in seven years, according to data released last week by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD).

Arab Chiefs-of-Staff Draft Protocol For New Joint Force
2015-05-27 Read More...
Army Chiefs-of-Staff from Arab League countries on Sunday drafted a protocol for a new joint force to intervene in Middle East conflict zones.

“Ferocious Falcon 4” Military Drill Concludes in Qatar
2015-05-27 Read More...
Head of National Defense and Crisis Management in Qatar Brigadier General Jassim Ahmed Al Muhannadi the Buzzard 4 (Ferocious Falcon 4) military drill has achieved its goals, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

Masdar Institute Gathering Reveals Graphene’s Potential in Defense, Aerospace, Security
2015-05-26 Read More...
The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, The University of Manchester and the Defense Services Marketing Council (DSMC) are pleased to announce the successful gathering of defense and aerospace professionals to discuss cutting-edge research

US Approves $1.87 Billion Arms Sales to Israel
2015-05-26 Read More...
The US State Department approved the sale of $1.87 billion in weapons and precision guidance kits to Israel in order to improve existing systems and make it easier for American and Israeli Forces to work together.

Turkey to “Principally” Give Air Support for Syrian Rebels
2015-05-26 Read More...
The United States and Turkey have agreed “in principle” to give air support to some forces from Syria's mainstream opposition, Turkey's Foreign Minister said, in what if confirmed could mark an expansion of U.S. involvement in the conflict.

Russia Offers Military Aid to Visiting Iraqi Prime Minister
2015-05-25 Read More...
Russia offered visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi military and other aid on Thursday to help push back Islamic State militants (ISIS) who have made further sweeping gains in both Iraq and Syria last week.

Talks Over Ban of Atomic Weapons in the Middle East Fail
2015-05-25 Read More...
A month-long review conference on the 1970 nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) ended in failure on Friday after its members were unable to overcome disagreements on an atomic weapons ban for the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia Orders 10 MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters
2015-05-22 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.9

US to Deliver 2,000 Anti-Tank Weapons to Iraq Early June
2015-05-22 Read More...
The Pentagon said on Thursday the United States would deliver 2,000 AT-4 anti-tank rockets to Iraq as early as next week, 1,000 more than announced on Wednesday, to help Baghdad combat suicide car bombings by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

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