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Iran Launches First-Built Destroyer
2010-02-20 Read More...
Iranian state television said the first Iranian-built destroyer was launched on Friday in a ceremony attended by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.'The first domestically made destroyer Jamaran was launched this morning and joined Iran's naval

IAEA: Iran may be Working on Nuclear Warhead
2010-02-19 Read More...
For the first time, an International Atomic Energy Agency report suggested Iran was actively pursuing nuclear weapons capability, throwing independent weight behind similar Western

ANTONOV An-12 Banned from UAE Airspace
2010-02-19 Read More...
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) made a decision to ban ANTONOV An-12 aircraft from UAE's airspace effective March 1st,2010, stating that the move is aimed at raising safety standards in the civil aviation sector in the UAE.

Navigation & Communication Systems for Iraq
2010-02-18 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply the navigation and communication systems for nine new 35-meter patrol boats being built for the Iraqi navy.The $19 million firm, fixed-price contract was awarded to Northrop

Indra Wins Oman Airport Deal
2010-02-17 Read More...
Oman has awarded Spain's Indra Sistemas a 44.85 million-rial ($116.5 million) contract to supply and install air traffic control management systems for the sultanate's airports, an official said on

BOEING Joins DIMDEX 2010
2010-02-15 Read More...
The 2nd Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2010) announced that Boeing signed a landmark agreement to exhibit for the first time at DIMDEX due to take place at the 15,000 sqm Doha Exhibition Centre from 29th to

UAE & Australia: Air Services Deal
2010-02-14 Read More...
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed an air services agreement with the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, to increase flights between the two

Wataniya: 1st anniversary!
2010-02-11 Read More...
Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's premium service airline, recently invited all of Kuwait's travel industry partners and agents to a special dinner as part of its celebrations to mark its first

Iran: 2 UAV Production Lines
2010-02-08 Read More...
Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi on Feb. 8 opened two production lines for the manufacture of "advanced" unmanned aircraft or drones, Fars news agency

Adac, Al Jaber ink Al Bateen Airport Tenancy Deal
2010-02-08 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) has signed a landmark 10-year leasing deal with Al Jaber Aviation (AJA), which will see the new provider of VIP aviation based at Al Bateen Executive

Iran Plans 10 New Enrichment Plants
2010-02-08 Read More...
Iran plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment facilities during the next Iranian year, its atomic energy chief was quoted as saying, in comments likely to further raise tension with the

Iran to Unveil S300-Type Air Defence System
2010-02-08 Read More...
Iran will soon unveil a domestically-made air defence system with at least the same capability as Russia's S-300 anti-aircraft hardware, an Iranian Air Force Commander was quoted as saying on

Saudi Opens Military Supply to Local Firms
2010-02-06 Read More...
For the first time, Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry will allow local firms to bid to supply basic materials, excluding arms, with the long-term goal of encouraging a domestic military industry, officials

Iran: Production of 2 New Missiles
2010-02-06 Read More...
Iran officially started production of two new missiles - Qaem anti-helicopter missile and Toofan-5 anti-armor missile - on Saturday, state radio said.Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi inaugurated production lines for Qaem and Toofan-5 anti-armor

Iraq & Pakistan Discuss Defense Cooperation
2010-02-05 Read More...
An Iraqi Defense Delegation arrived in Pakistan seeking to improve defense cooperation between the two countries. Led by Maj. Gen. Abbas Mohammed Fizaa, the Iraqi Army's Director of Military Training, the five-man delegation conducted a number of

Egyptian AF Selects P&W Engine
2010-02-03 Read More...
The U.S. Government's Foreign Military Sales program announced that the Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 Engine Enhancement Package (EEP) engine has been selected by the Egyptian Air Force to power its new fleet of F-16 Block 52 aircraft. The selection

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