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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.

Kuwait, Italy Eye Closer Defense Ties
2014-09-19 Read More...
Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah met Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti in Rome on Wednesday, Kuwait’s news agency KUNA reported.

Higher Organizing Committee Sets Stage for IDEX 2015
2014-09-19 Read More...
The Higher Organizing Committee for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) that includes esteemed members of the Armed Forces GHQ, ADNEC and IDEX, met this week to discuss key developments and preparations ahead of IDEX 2015.

Dubai to Host 6th Edition of Dubai Helishow in November
2014-09-18 Read More...
The Domus Group, a leading international exhibition specialist based in Dubai, has announced the dates for the Dubai Helishow 2014, held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of

French Defense Minister Visits UAE, Egypt
2014-09-17 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, met at Mamoura building, the visiting French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, who visited the UAE earlier

Kuwait Suspends Offset Program Rules
2014-09-17 Read More...
Kuwait is suspending a program under which foreign winners of big government contracts are required to invest in the local economy, said Kuwait’s Minister of Finance (photo), as it tries to attract more overseas companies.

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