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$580m US Military Port in Bahrain
2010-05-27 Read More...
Work has begun on a $580 million US Military Port in Bahrain and the project is expected to be completed in 2015.The project will see $250 million pumped into Bahrain's private sector, US Ambassador Adam Ereli said at a groundbreaking ceremony

$580m US Military Port in Bahrain
2010-05-27 Read More...
Work has begun on a $580 million US Military Port in Bahrain and the project is expected to be completed in 2015.The project will see $250 million pumped into Bahrain's private sector, US Ambassador Adam Ereli said at a groundbreaking ceremony

US Steps up Intelligence in Yemen
2010-05-26 Read More...
US Officials said that the US military and spy agencies stepped up intelligence gathering using surveillance aircrafts, satellites and signals intercepts to track al Qaeda targets in and around their base in

Lockheed Martin: $40m Saudi Deal
2010-05-21 Read More...
Lockheed Martin signed a $40 million foreign military sales contract to deliver Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs) to the Royal Saudi Air Force. This is the second Sniper ATP purchase in a multi-year precision sensor modernisation program to

Air & Missile Defence Summit
2010-05-20 Read More...
International military experts will discuss the development of an integrated air defence capability to address aerial attacks at an upcoming Air and Missile Defence Summit in Abu

Iran, Brazil, Turkey: Nuclear Swap Deal
2010-05-17 Read More...
Iran, Brazil and Turkey signed an agreement today over a nuclear fuel swap designed to allay international concern over the Islamic Republic's atomic ambitions.

2nd Middle East Security Conference
2010-05-14 Read More...
Following its 1st Middle East Security Conference held in 2009 in Dubai, ASIS International announced it will run the 2nd ASIS International Middle East Security Conference in Manama, Bahrain, on 20-22 February 2011.

Eurocopter at SOFEX 2010
2010-05-13 Read More...
The mission capabilities of Eurocopter Helicopters produced for Middle East military services and law enforcement agencies were highlighted at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Jordan (11-13 May

5th Iraq Aviation & Defense Summit
2010-05-13 Read More...
The 5th Iraq Aviation and Defense Summit will take place on July 22-23, 201 in Washington, DC.Confirmed Speakers to-date

Jordan: Attack Helos from Boeing
2010-05-13 Read More...
On May 12, Jordan signed a letter of intent with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing to buy AH-6i light attack and reconnaissance helicopters to enhance border security."This helicopter, with its modern and integrated systems, will provide us with great

Selex Galileo: UAS & Soldier Tech at SOFEX
2010-05-13 Read More...
SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica Company, is building on established partnerships with Jordanian industry at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX) 2010, and is demonstrating how the Company can support the growth of capabilities of Jordan's

Afghan Special Forces Trained by Jordan
2010-05-13 Read More...
Jordan said it has trained 2,500 members of Afghanistan's Special Forces but added that it was still studying a request from NATO to train members of the Afghan Police."Jordan has trained 2,500 members of the Afghan special forces. This was in the

ADSB Showcases Top Defence Projects
2010-05-12 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a specialist in the construction, repair and refit, of naval, military and commercial vessels, showcased its top Gulf defence-related projects at 'Indian Ocean Naval Symposium' (IONS) held in the UAE

Raytheon: Training Unit in Riyadh
2010-05-11 Read More...
Raytheon Company has created a private limited company in Riyadh to pursue training opportunities in the kingdom and the

550 Key Officials at SOFEX 2010
2010-05-11 Read More...
Over 550 Defense Ministers, Chief of Staffs and Military Dignitaries from 82 countries attended the launch of the Armed Forces and Security Conference in Amman

AAR to Modernize Air Defense System for Egypt
2010-05-10 Read More...
AAR announced this past week that it has been selected by the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), Huntsville, Alabama, to upgrade and modify the Government of Egypt's Integrated Air Defense Command and Control System. This work will be

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