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DCI-NAVFCO: Training for the Qatari Emiri Navy
2010-11-09 Read More...
The Qatar Emiri Navy reaffirmed its confidence in DCI-NAVFCO by entrusting the company with the organization of an advanced level course. This course concerns the use of the combat system “TACTICOS” equipping its class Barzan patrol

Bahrain International Air Show
2010-11-06 Read More...
Aviation industry leaders have already signed up for the next edition of the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS), more than a year ahead of the

Eurocopter at Dubai Helishow
2010-11-04 Read More...
Eurocopter marked its 30-plus year presence in the Middle East and Gulf region with a major participation at this week’s Dubai Helishow (2-4 November 2010), underscoring its helicopter product line’s capabilities for evolving applications that

Jordan Aviation: Deal with Pratt & Whitney
2010-11-03 Read More...
Jordan Aviation selected Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners (GSP) for a 3-year Engine Management Program agreement. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp.

Egypt Orders 3 Airbus Military C295
2010-11-03 Read More...
The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) signed a contract with Airbus Military for the acquisition of 3 C295

Raytheon: $4bn Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
2010-11-03 Read More...
US firm Raytheon plans to deliver arms worth $4 billion to Saudi Arabia, while eyeing more contracts with the kingdom and neighboring states Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, a Senior Executive

Oman Air & CFM: Engine Service Agreement
2010-11-02 Read More...
In a special ceremony here in Muscat (Sultanate of Oman), Oman Air and CFM International signed a Rate per Flight Hour (RPFH) agreement for the airline's fleet of 33 CFM56-7B engines this past

Sagem: Sigma 40 for Abu Dhabi Frigate
2010-11-01 Read More...
At the Euronaval Exhibition (Paris, Le Bourget, 25-29 October 2010), Sagem (Safran Group) won a contract from Italian shipyard Fincantieri SpA to deliver and integrate the Sigma 40 inertial navigation systems on the new Abu Dhabi class

Lockheed Martin Radars in Iraq
2010-10-30 Read More...
The US Army recently deployed the first Lockheed Martin enhanced AN/TPQ-36 (EQ-36) Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar systems in Iraq and

$45m Contracts Signed at Milipol Qatar
2010-10-29 Read More...
A total of 11 contracts worth QR163.88 million ($45 million) were signed during the Milipol Qatar 2010 exhibition which was held in Qatar earlier this week (25-27 October

DCI Restores 8 Patrol Boats in Kuwait
2010-10-26 Read More...
DCI-DESCO announced the launching of the first restored Kuwait Naval Force P37 patrol boat within the scope of the «Technical and Logistic Support Program»

Milipol Qatar Kicks Off Today
2010-10-25 Read More...
220 companies from 33 countries, including 7 debutants, are showcasing their products at Milipol Qatar 2010, the international exhibition of the internal state security, which opened in Doha

UAE Inaugurates New Naval Base
2010-10-25 Read More...
The UAE opened a naval base on its east coast that would allow it to bypass the Strait of Hormuz if Iran were ever to close the strategic waterway, according to local media

Itqan: Gold Sponsor for Milipol Qatar
2010-10-23 Read More...
Itqan Holding, a leading Qatari group, signed up as the Official Golden Sponsor of the 8th edition of Milipol Qatar 2010, an international exhibition for internal State security, to be held at the Doha Exhibition Center on 25-27 October

DCI Reinforces its Action in Kuwait
2010-10-23 Read More...
DCI announced that its DESCO department implemented a hyperbaric medicine centre at the Kuwait City military hospital during the first quarter of

Aselsan: Co-Developer for UAE's Patriot Antennas
2010-10-22 Read More...
Raytheon Company entered into an agreement with a leading Turkish defense systems manufacturer for the co-development of a major end item for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense

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