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Russian Destroyer to Undergo Maintenance Works in Syria
2014-12-04 Read More...
The Russian Navy's Vice-Admiral Kulakov, an Udaloy-class destroyer, entered the Syrian port of Tartus on Tuesday for weeklong maintenance works, a Northern Fleet spokesman said.

Bahrain Defense Chief Honors UAE Shield Force Group
2014-12-03 Read More...
Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant General Sheikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa (photo) honored Tuesday officers and members from the UAE group of the Peninsula Shield Forces marking the 43rd anniversary of the UAE National Day,

IDEX 2015 Exhibition Space Fully Sold Out
2014-12-03 Read More...
In the spirit of UAE’s 43rd National Day celebrations, the International Defence Exhibition and Conferences (IDEX) announced the 100% sale of exhibition space at IDEX 2015.

Israel to Stagger Purchase of F-35 Fighter Jets
2014-12-03 Read More...
Israel will stagger the purchase of its second batch of 31 U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets over the next three years, an Israeli defense official said on Sunday after budget wrangling among Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's top cabinet colleagues.

Raytheon to Develop Air & Missile Defense Operation Center in Qatar
2014-12-02 Read More...
The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon Company an undefinitized contract action (UCA) for a Foreign Military Sales contract not to exceed $75.6 million to design and implement an Air and Missile Defense Operation Center (ADOC) for the State of Qatar,

Qatar Emir Meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, GCC Chief
2014-12-02 Read More...
HH the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met HH Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Friday afternoon at the Emiri Diwan, Qatar News Agency (QNA)

Qatar Defense Minister Meets Italian, French Defense Chiefs
2014-12-01 Read More...
Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Major General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah met in Doha Wednesday 26 November with Italy’s Defense Minister Senator Roberta Pinotti (photo), and her accompanying delegation, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

Kuwait-France Conclude Joint Military Drill
2014-12-01 Read More...
Kuwaiti-Frenech military exercise, dubbed as the “Pearl of the West 2014” concluded in Kuwait on Thursday 27 November, with Kuwaiti Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Lt. Gen. Mohammad Khaled Al-Khoder (photo) and French Ambassador in Kuwait

Egypt, France Sign €1 Billion Arms Deal
2014-11-28 Read More...
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi started a European tour on Monday, with Italy as his first destination, followed by the Vatican and France.

Iraq Requests 5-Year Sustainment Package for C-130E/J Fleet
2014-11-28 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for C-130E/J sustainment and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $800 million.

Iran to Expand Air Defense Network to 5,000 Sites
2014-11-28 Read More...
Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli stressed his forces’ full preparedness to defend Iran’s airspace, and said the country plans to further expand its air defense network, Fars News Agency (FNA) reported.

Kuwait, France Praise “Pearl of the West” Joint Drill
2014-11-27 Read More...
Kuwait and France emphasized on Monday the role of Kuwait-hosted “Pearl of the West” joint military exercise in cementing defense cooperation and coordination between the Armies of the two countries, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Iran Building New Torpedo to Increase its Naval Power
2014-11-26 Read More...
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari (photo) announced that his country’s military experts are manufacturing a new home-made torpedo which can be fired from different vessels and aircraft, Fars News Agency (FNA) reported.

Saudi Minister of National Guard Meets Top US Officials
2014-11-25 Read More...
Prince Miteb started an official visit to the US on Tuesday 18 November 2014 at the invitation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to further strengthen relations between the two countries.

Commander of GCC Peninsula Shield Force Visits Kuwait
2014-11-25 Read More...
Kuwaiti Army Chief of Staff Lt. General Mohammad Khaled Al-Khuder on Sunday discussed with Commander of the joint GCC Peninsula Shield Force Major General Hassan Hamzah Al-Shehri issues of common interest, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Qatar Minister of State for Defence Affairs Meets Chuck Hagel
2014-11-25 Read More...
Qatar's Minister of State for Defence Affairs Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah met at the Pentagon in Washington Saturday with US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

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