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U.N. Security Council Holds Arms Embargo on Libya
2015-03-30 Read More...
The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday to step up the fight against Islamic extremists in Libya but without lifting the arms embargo.

Arab States Towards Forming Unified Military Force
2015-03-27 Read More...
Arab Foreign Ministers meeting in Egypt agreed a draft resolution Thursday to form a unified military force, in a move aimed at countering growing regional security

Beechcraft to Supply King Air 350 Aircraft to Iraq
2015-03-27 Read More...
US-based Beechcraft Corporation has won a $27 million contract from the Iraqi military, which includes supply of one King Air 350 extended range aircraft modified with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability, a report said.

Saudi Arabia, Allies Wage Military Operation in Yemen
2015-03-26 Read More...
Saudi Arabia and Gulf region allies launched early Thursday “Operation Decisive Storm” in Yemen to counter Iran-allied forces besieging the southern city of Aden where the US-backed Yemeni President had taken refuge.

Senior UK Defence Adviser to the Middle East Visits Bahrain
2015-03-26 Read More...
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain, met on Tuesday Lieutenant-General Thomas Beckett, the United Kingdom’s Defence Senior Adviser for the Middle East, and his

Yemen Asks Gulf States for Military Intervention
2015-03-25 Read More...
Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has asked the GCC to intervene militarily against the Houthi rebels, Foreign Minister Riad Yassin told Al Hadath TV Channel on

Airbus Helicopters at 12th Humanitarian Aid Show in Dubai
2015-03-25 Read More...
Airbus Helicopters’ commitment to address the needs and requirements of International, Governmental and non-Governmental Organizations engaged in peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts are

U.S. Affirms Two-State Solution in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
2015-03-25 Read More...
The United States will “never stop working towards” a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said during a conference on Monday.

CENTCOM Hails “Eagle Resolve” Exercise in Kuwait
2015-03-24 Read More...
US Central Command (CENTCOM) applauded Eagle Resolve exercise held in Kuwait this month, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

US, UAE Forge Bilateral Space Cooperation Deal
2015-03-24 Read More...
Officials from several departments and agencies of the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency met in Washington, D.C., during the week of March 16-20, 2015, to review a broad list of potential areas of space

Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Hold Talks
2015-03-23 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah.

Qatar Prime Minister Inaugurates Police College
2015-03-23 Read More...
Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Chairman of the Police College's Supreme Council, inaugurated the Police College on Thursday in the presence of a number Ministers and delegations from

UAE Recalls Envoy from Sweden Over Saudi Rift
2015-03-23 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates recalled on Wednesday Sultan Rashid Al Kaitoub, its Ambassador to Sweden, and summoned Swedish Ambassador in the country to protest Swedish Foreign Minister’s offensive statements against Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Internal Security Forces Conclude Homeland 85 Drill
2015-03-20 Read More...
Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdul-Aziz, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince, and Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, patronized Wednesday the conclusion of the first joint tactical exercise carried out by Internal Security Forces under

US Unable to Account for $500 Million Military Aid to Yemen
2015-03-20 Read More...
The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) admitted that it is unable to account for more than 500 million USD worth of military aid given to Yemen from

Jordan Requests Two 35 Meter Coastal Patrol Boats
2015-03-19 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan for 35 Meter Coastal Patrol Boats and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $80 million.

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