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Iraq Receives 3rd Batch of Russian Mi-35 Helicopters
2014-09-30 Read More...
The Iraqi Defense Ministry announced here today the arrival of the third batch of Russian Mi-35 helicopters, as broadcasted in a short statement by Iraqiya TV on Saturday.

Kuwait, Egypt Sign Military Deal
2014-09-29 Read More...
Kuwait and Egypt have signed a bilateral agreement in the military field as part of a previously hammered out military training deal, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Libya Asks OPCW to Remove Chemical Stockpile
2014-09-29 Read More...
Libya has asked the global chemical weapons watchdog to draw up plans to ship a stockpile of 850 tonnes of chemicals overseas due to deteriorating security, sources have told Reuters.

Royal Navy of Oman Takes Delivery of Damen Clipper
2014-09-26 Read More...
On 12 September, the Royal Navy of Oman formally accepted ownership of its new sail training vessel at a ceremony at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. The three-masted steel clipper, named RNOV Shabab Oman II, will

ADSB Becomes NAVDEX Principal Sponsor
2014-09-26 Read More...
IDEX LLC (An ADNEC Group Company) announced Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) as the principal sponsor for the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2015.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan Join Strikes Against ISIS
2014-09-26 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Air Force participated in US-led bombing strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) insurgents in Syria, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said on Wednesday.

Culmination of Saudi Border Security Project
2014-09-25 Read More...
On 5 September 5th, 2014, King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, inaugurated the Northern Border Security (NBS) Project from his palace in Jeddah.

Lebanon Requests 18 Huey II Rotary Wing Aircraft
2014-09-24 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon for Huey II rotary wing aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $180 million.

Iran Unveils New Drone and Air Defense System
2014-09-24 Read More...
Iran on Monday unveiled a new home-made radar system, Fath (Conquer) 2, and a new drone named “Sadeq 1” during the military parades at the mausoleum of the Founder of the Islamic Republic, the Late Imam Khomeini, south of the capital.

U.S. to Deliver 10 Apache Helicopters to Egypt
2014-09-23 Read More...
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke with Egyptian Defense Minister Colonel General Sedki Sobhy Saturday to confirm the United States plans to deliver 10 Apache helicopters to Egypt to support Cairo's counter- terrorism efforts,

UAE Armed Forces to Protect National Rail Network
2014-09-23 Read More...
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway, has signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE’s Armed Forces. Both parties will work together through close coordination and exchange of information to secure

Qatar University, Thales to Open Cybersecurity Chair
2014-09-23 Read More...
A chair agreement was signed between Qatar University (QU) and Thales to establish the Thales Professorial Chair in Cyber and Computing Security (CCS) at QU. The Chair will be housed in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department at the

Iran, China to Conduct Joint Naval Drills
2014-09-23 Read More...
Two Chinese warships have docked at Iran’s principal naval port for the first time in history, Iranian Admirals told state television on Sunday, adding that both countries would conduct four days of joint naval exercises.

Lebanon-Russia Discuss Security Cooperation
2014-09-22 Read More...
Moscow has received a list of military equipment Lebanese security services are in need of, Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk said at the end of an official visit to Russia Friday.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Egyptian President Meet in Cairo
2014-09-22 Read More...
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, discussed last Wednesday the fraternal cooperation between the UAE

Egypt, Russia Seal $3.5 Billion Arms Deal
2014-09-19 Read More...
Russia and Egypt have reached a preliminary deal for Cairo to buy arms worth $3.5 billion from Moscow, Interfax news agency quoted the Head of a Russian state arms agency as saying on Wednesday.

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