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SDI: Military Spending in Iraq Reaches US$ 17.1 Billion
2013-12-10 Read More...
The Iraqi government is increasing its spending on military equipment. Today the country spends US$17.1 billion on advanced defence equipment and military

US Navy-Mina Salman Bridge to be Completed Soon
2013-12-10 Read More...
Work on a major bridge connecting the US Navy base with the military port in Mina Salman (Bahrain) is expected to be completed next

NGC Forms Team for Saudi Ministry of National Guard
2013-12-09 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) is bringing together leading industry partners in aviation sustainment, training and operations to offer innovative solutions for Saudi Arabia's Ministry of National Guard (MNG) Integrated Maintenance Support

U.S. to Maintain Robust Presence in the Gulf
2013-12-09 Read More...
Pentagon Chief Chuck Hagel held talks in Bahrain Friday to reassure anxious Gulf allies that the U.S. military will maintain a robust regional presence despite a nuclear deal with

Raytheon Expects $5bn Mideast Orders in “Few Weeks”
2013-12-06 Read More...
Raytheon Company is hoping to finalize orders valued at $4 billion to $5 billion from countries in the Middle East in a matter of weeks, Chief Executive William Swanson told an investor

Joint Peninsula Shield Force’s HQ in Bahrain Expanded
2013-12-06 Read More...
HRM King Hamad of Bahrain has allocated 163,300 sq m to expand the Frontline Headquarters of the Joint Peninsula Shield Force, in recognition of its pivotal

Car Bomb Rocks Yemen’s Defense Ministry
2013-12-06 Read More...
At least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded after a car bomb rocked the Defense Ministry in the capital Sanaa on

UAE President Accepts Invitation to Visit Iran
2013-12-06 Read More...
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan has accepted on Wednesday an invitation to visit Iran, the WAM state news agency

ATK Completes First Light Gunship Flight Test for Jordan
2013-12-05 Read More...
ATK, a leader in weaponized, special-mission aircraft, announced it has completed the first flight test for the Kingdom of Jordan's two CASA-235 light gunship aircraft. ATK was awarded a contract by King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau

ADASI Main Sponsor of IDEX Unmanned Systems Area
2013-12-05 Read More...
The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) announced that Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI), a Tawazun Holding subsidiary, will be the principal sponsor for the Unmanned Systems Area at IDEX 2015, taking place from

US Navy Chief Confirms Expanded Footprint in Bahrain
2013-12-04 Read More...
Chief of US Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert confirmed plans to expand footprint in

Tawazun Named Strategic Partner for IDEX 2015
2013-12-04 Read More...
Tawazun, the strategic investment firm focused on the long-term development of UAE’s industrial manufacturing with a specific focus on the defense sector, and the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the world’s leading defence

Three New Warships Join Iranian Navy Fleet
2013-12-03 Read More...
The Iranian Navy expanded its fleet by launching three new warships Sunday, a Senior Navy Commander

Abu Dhabi to Host Offshore Patrol Vessels Mideast Forum
2013-12-02 Read More...
On December 9, many of the region’s top naval chiefs will descend on Abu Dhabi to discuss the prevalent threat of maritime insecurity in the Indian Ocean. Amongst the top commanders at the Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) Middle East Conference include

Abu Dhabi Polytechnic Students Build Spitfire
2013-12-02 Read More...
BAE Systems is showcasing a piece of aerospace history at Al Ain Aerobatic Show (UAE; 30 November-02 December), with a vintage World War 2 Spitfire assembled by engineering students from the Al Ain Campus of Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia and France Conclude Joint Military Drills
2013-11-29 Read More...
Saudi Arabia and France have continued their combined military exercises - focusing on mountain warfare - starting this past

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