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Abu Dhabi to Host Milsatcom Middle East
2014-03-31 Read More...
Taking place on 6th April 2014 at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Milsatcom Middle East is a strategic conference specifically developed to meet the satellite communications needs of the Middle East

Prince Muqrin Named Second-in-Line to Saudi Throne
2014-03-28 Read More...
Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was officially named on Thursday as second-in-line to the Saudi

Qatar’s Border Security System Now in Operation
2014-03-28 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space has finalised the deployment of the National Security Shield (NSS) to the Qatar Ministry of Interior and Armed Forces, covering the entire Qatar territorial waters and land

Top Lebanese Security Officials Discuss Security Plan
2014-03-28 Read More...
Top Lebanese security officials gathered Wednesday to discuss a security plan for Tripoli and Lebanon’s border with Syria, in an effort to contain the fallout from the Syrian

Egypt’s Defense Minister Announces Presidential Bid
2014-03-28 Read More...
Egyptian Army Chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi resigned on Wednesday as Defense Minister and announced his plan to run for President, following a high-level meeting with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces

Cassidian Optronics Wins KMW, Rheinmetall Order
2014-03-28 Read More...
Cassidian Optronics GmbH, a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, has received an order valued at more than 40 million Euros from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics GmbH, for the supply of vision equipment.

Britain Expands Military Complex in Britain
2014-03-28 Read More...
Britain is increasing its military presence in Bahrain with a $97.7 million expansion of the UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) complex.

DIMDEX 2014 to Conclude in Qatar Today
2014-03-27 Read More...
The 4th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX), held under the patronage of His Highness, The Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, opened Tuesday 25 March at Qatar National Convention Center with the attendance of H.E Prime

Boeing, Iraqi Airways to Bring Smiles to Orphans in Iraq
2014-03-27 Read More...
Boeing partnered with the Iraqi Ministry of Transportation (Iraqi Airways) and U.S.-based non-profit organization Another Joy Foundation to transport a consignment of toys on board the airline's newly delivered Next-Generation

MTU Showcases New Series 1600 Marine Genset at DIMDEX
2014-03-27 Read More...
At the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX; 25-27 March 2014; Qatar National Convention Centre - QNCC), Rolls-Royce Power Systems is unveiling its new marine genset carrying the MTU

Nakilat Showcases Qatar’s Premier Shipyard at DIMDEX
2014-03-26 Read More...
LNG shipping company Nakilat and its shipyard joint ventures, shipbuilder Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) and ship repairer Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM), are showcasing the world-class capabilities of Qatar’s premier shipyard at

Selex ES Showcases its AESA Radars at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is attending the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition

BAE Systems at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
BAE Systems is showcasing its advanced swing-role fighter, Eurofighter Typhoon, alongside its latest products at the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference

Airbus Helicopters at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
The capabilities of Airbus Helicopters’ rotorcraft to meet land and sea-based mission requirements of Middle East military forces is underscored in the company’s presence at the ongoing Doha International Defense Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX;

Northrop Grumman at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) is highlighting a range of its global defense and security solutions, including airborne early warning and control systems, aerial surveillance and mine countermeasures at the Doha International Maritime Defense

Kelvin Hughes at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
Kelvin Hughes is exhibiting at DIMDEX 2014 (Doha, Qatar; 25-27 March), which brings together senior military and industry leaders from across the international maritime community.

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