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New Saudi Interior Minister Takes Oath
2012-06-26 Read More...
Prince Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz, new Saudi Minister of Interior, took the oath of office before King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in Jeddah, Friday.

Egypt Elects New President
2012-06-25 Read More...
Egypt’s Mohammed Mursi, the first Islamist to be elected to the Presidency, said on Sunday he will be a leader “for all Egyptians” and called for national unity after a polarizing

US to Significantly Boost Military Presence in Kuwait
2012-06-25 Read More...
The United States is planning a significant military presence of 13,500 troops in Kuwait to give it the flexibility to respond to sudden conflicts in the region as Iraq adjusts to the withdrawal of American combat forces and the world nervously eyes

Pratt & Whitney Inaugurates Propulsion Co. in Riyadh
2012-06-22 Read More...
The Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC), a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney's parent company United Technologies Corporation, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Mohawearean Aviation Services Company and MTU Aero Engines has opened a new aircraft-engine

Milipol Qatar 2012 Online Registration Opens for UAE Visitors
2012-06-22 Read More...
Milipol Qatar – the Middle East’s most influential trade exhibition dedicated to internal State security – will take place this October in

High U.S. Delegation Pays Condolences to New Saudi Heir
2012-06-22 Read More...
U.S. security chiefs visited Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to convey President Barack Obama's condolences for the death of Crown Prince Naïf, underscoring the importance of a relationship seen as key in the battle against al

Boeing Delivers 6th C-17 Globemaster III to UAE
2012-06-21 Read More...
Boeing delivered the 6th United Arab Emirates (UAE) C-17 Globemaster III to the UAE Air Force and Air Defense earlier this month at the company's final assembly facility in Long Beach,

NGC to Supply Airborne Fire Control Radars to Iraq & Oman F-16s
2012-06-21 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has received an $87.8 million foreign military sales (FMS) contract to provide the APG-68(V)9 airborne fire control radar to Thailand, Iraq and Oman for use on F-16 fighter

Enhancement Package for Morocco’s M1A1 SA Abrams Tank
2012-06-21 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress Tuesday of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco for enhancement and refurbishment of 200 M1A1 Abrams tanks and associated parts, equipment,

Russia Sending 2 Warships to Syria
2012-06-21 Read More...
Russia is preparing to send two amphibious assault ships to the Syrian port of Tartus where Moscow operates a strategic naval base to ensure safety of its nationals, the Interfax news agency reported earlier this

Saudi Arabia May Buy Up To 800 Leopard Battle Tanks
2012-06-20 Read More...
Saudi Arabia may purchase as many as 800 Leopard 2 battle tanks manufactured by German companies, Bild am Sonntag reported, citing unidentified people close to the German

DCI to Continue Maintenance of Kuwait’s Helicopters
2012-06-20 Read More...
DCI, a service provider with activities on the entire spectrum of defense and domestic security, recently announced the extension since January 2012 of a 3-year contract concerning Kuwait Air Force (KAF)

Prince Salman Named Crown Heir of Saudi Arabia
2012-06-19 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz was named on Monday as the Kingdom’s new Heir Apparent following the death of Crown Prince Naïf on

Saudi Arabia Announces the Demise of Prince Naïf
2012-06-18 Read More...
It was with deep sadness and grief that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah announced Saturday the demise of his brother and right hand Crown Prince Naïf, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior at the age of

Qatar to Get 12 UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters
2012-06-15 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on June 12 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar of 12 UH-60M BLACK HAWK Utility Helicopters, 26 T700-GE-701D Engines (24 installed and 2 spares), 15 AN/AAR-57

Guo: “UAE & France to Boost Defense Cooperation”
2012-06-13 Read More...
The UAE and France spare no effort to push their joint defense and military co-operation forward, a top French Defense official has

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