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UK Delivers Military Equipment to Lebanese Army
2014-10-24 Read More...
The United Kingdom has delivered military defense equipment to the Lebanese Army to deal with the jihadist threat on its eastern border with Syria, the British Embassy announced

UAE to Build First Arabic-Islamic Mars Probe
2014-10-24 Read More...
UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has attended the signing ceremony of an agreement at the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation in Dubai, between the UAE Space Agency

Milipol Qatar Concludes in Doha
2014-10-24 Read More...
The 10th edition of the international Exhibition of internal state security systems (Milipol Qatar 2014), held at the Doha Exhibition Center (20-22 October), concluded Wednesday.

Mohamed bin Zayed Meets Italian President, Prime Minister
2014-10-23 Read More...
General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, discussed with the President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, the bilateral relations and ways to enhance them,

UAE’s Falcon Aviation Services Orders 2 AW189 Helicopters
2014-10-23 Read More...
AgustaWestland announced that Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates - UAE) has signed a contract for two AW189 super medium helicopters in offshore transport

UAE’s Falcon Aviation Services Orders 2 AW189 Helicopters
2014-10-23 Read More...
AgustaWestland announced that Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates - UAE) has signed a contract for two AW189 super medium helicopters in offshore transport

Navy Chief: Egypt Keeping Close Eye on Yemen
2014-10-23 Read More...
Egypt is closely following up on conditions in Yemen and is prepared to deal with any eventuality, announced Chief of Naval Forces for the Egyptian Navy Vice Admiral Osama El-Gendy.

Qatar’s State Defense Minister Visits Turkey
2014-10-22 Read More...
Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Major General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah, left Doha on Sunday heading to the Republic of Turkey on an official several-day visit, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

Iraq to Acquire M1A1 Abrams Tank Ammunition
2014-10-22 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for M1A1 Abrams tank ammunition and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $600 million.

Algerian Chief of Staff Meets Italian Defense Minister
2014-10-22 Read More...
Algerian Deputy Minister for National Defense, Chief of Staff of People's National Army (ANP) Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaïd Salah (photo) met in Algiers on Monday with the visiting Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti, the official Algerian

Qatar Prime Minister Inaugurates Milipol 2014
2014-10-21 Read More...
Under the auspices of HH the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani inaugurated the 10th edition of Milipol Qatar 2014 for internal State Security.

Thales to Supply Military Satcom System to Qatar
2014-10-21 Read More...
Thales was awarded a contract to supply the Qatar Armed Forces with a military satellite communications (satcom) system.

Lebanese Defense Minister Concludes 3-Day Visit to Iran
2014-10-21 Read More...
Lebanon's Defense Minister on Saturday started a three-day visit to Tehran for talks expected to culminate in him securing military equipment to bolster Beirut's fight against jihadists.

Airbus Defence and Space at Milipol Qatar 2014
2014-10-21 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space is highlighting its leading homeland security solutions at Milipol Qatar 2014, taking place from 20 to 22 October 2014 in

Iraq Names New Defense & Interior Ministers
2014-10-21 Read More...
Iraq on Saturday named its new security Ministers after the Parliament missed two deadlines to approve previous nominees for the long-vacant Defense and Interior Ministry positions.

Northrop Grumman at Milipol Qatar 2014
2014-10-20 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) is participating at Milipol Qatar Exhibition 2014 in Doha, Qatar, where it will highlight its range of integrated security capabilities for command and control for disaster management.

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