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Iraq: Support for Communication Centers
2010-10-04 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress last week of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of contractor logistics support for Mobile Communications Centers and associated parts and equipment for a complete package worth

MB-339 for the Emirates
2010-10-04 Read More...
Alenia Aermacchi recently signed two important contracts with the United Arab Emirates for the conversion of ten MB-339A aircraft to the acrobatic configuration, also designed National Acrobatic Team

Bahrain to Build New Airport
2010-10-02 Read More...
Bahrain is planning to build a new state-of-the-art international airport in Muharraq. The ambitious scheme was unveiled on 29 September marking His Majesty King Hamad's landmark visit to

Iraq Inaugurates First Patrol Boat
2010-09-30 Read More...
Iraq inaugurated the first in a fleet of new patrol boats on Sunday, part of efforts to boost its naval capacity and secure key oil platforms ahead of a US withdrawal at the end of next year.

INEGMA to Organize IDEX Conference
2010-09-29 Read More...
ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company), Organizer of IDEX 2011, the Middle East & North Africa region's largest defense and security exhibition, has selected the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) to organize the

Iraq: Refurbishment of M113A2 APCs
2010-09-29 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for the refurbishment of 440 M113A2 Armored Personnel Carriers as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are

Kuwait C-17 Globemaster III
2010-09-29 Read More...
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait of one Boeing C-17 GLOBEMASTER III aircraft and associated parts, equipment and logistics support for a complete package worth approximately

18 F-16 to Iraq
2010-09-28 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of 18 F-16IQ Aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $4.2

UAE Delivers 3 Puma to Lebanon
2010-09-27 Read More...
The UAE has delivered three Puma military helicopters to Lebanon on the second batch of 10 helicopters committed to boost capabilities of the Lebanese armed forces. The delivery is in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa

Joint Lebanese-French Military Maneuvers
2010-09-27 Read More...
The Lebanese Army and troops from the French Navy held joint military maneuvers on Friday opposite the Maameltein beach, upon the request of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and the French Embassy in Lebanon.

L-3 Sonar Systems for Egyptian Navy
2010-09-24 Read More...
L-3 Ocean Systems was awarded a $24 million firm fixed-price contract from the Egyptian Navy for its Low Frequency Active Towed Sonar (LFATS)

Eurocopter & Lockheed Martin Join Dubai Helishow
2010-09-21 Read More...
The 4th edition of the Dubai Helishow - the International Civil and Military Helicopter Technology and Operations Exhibition - will cater to the region’s growing civil, medical, military, and search and rescue sector

Syria to Get P-800 Yakhont Missiles
2010-09-18 Read More...
Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov confirmed that Russia would supply Syria with P-800 Yakhont cruise missiles, Russian news agencies reported

US Plans $60bn Saudi Arms Sale
2010-09-14 Read More...
The Obama administration will soon notify Congress of an arms sale to Saudi Arabia worth up to $60 billion, US officials said on Monday, a potentially record-breaking deal that may help counter Iran's growing regional

UAE Police Services: 4th Worldwide
2010-09-12 Read More...
The UAE has become the world's 4th best country in terms of reliability of police services in 2010, an international report

ADSB Joins NAVDEX 2011
2010-09-10 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), manufacturer of the Baynunah,is the latest company to contract to Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX). ADSB is the only military shipbuilder in the Middle East region, currently having 54 vessels on order for local and

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