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Ready for lift-off
2009-07-20 Read More...
The countdown has begun for the launch of the UAE’s first Earth observation satellite, which will see the country take a giant leap into the world of space technology.Next Saturday will herald the start of a new chapter in the UAE’s scientific

Kuwait plans $314m Infantry Vehicle Upgrade
2009-07-15 Read More...
The government of Kuwait has requested US Defense Security Cooperation Agency for a $314 million upgrade for its Desert Warrior infantry fighting vehicle. The upgrade includes installation of the improved thermal sight system 2nd generation

Dubai airshow 2009 attracts top aerospace names
2009-07-14 Read More...
The Dubai Airshow has attracted top names in the aerospace industry to the new Emirates Hall, its fourth exhibition area, created due to unprecedented demand.

Bahrain airport installs bomb scanners
2009-07-08 Read More...
Special machines that will scan airline passengers' baggage for explosives are being installed at Bahrain International Airport (BIA), making Bahrain only the second country in the Gulf to introduce new security measures.

Fire support and artillery summit on way
2009-07-07 Read More...
The region's first and only summit on fire support and artillery, Future Artillery Middle East 2009 will be held from October 18 to 21 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi.

Fire support and artillery summit on way
2009-07-07 Read More...
The region's first and only summit on fire support and artillery, Future Artillery Middle East 2009 will be held from October 18 to 21 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu

Two French firms win Iraq contracts: bosses
2009-07-06 Read More...
Two French companies said on Friday they had won business contracts worth up to 90 million euros from the Iraqi authorities to build naval craft and an airport in the country.

Egypt wants S-400 to counter Iran
2009-07-02 Read More...
In a sign of mounting concern about Teheran's missile capability, the Egyptian military recently expressed interest in purchasing the Russian-made, advanced S-300 and S-400 air defense

EADS Wins Giant Saudi Border Deal
2009-07-02 Read More...
Defence and aerospace group EADS has won a contract worth an estimated $2.27bn (£1.4bn) to help Saudi Arabia improve its border

Abu Dhabi Ship Building starts work on Bahrain landing craft
2009-06-23 Read More...
Four vessels will be built for the Royal Bahrain Naval ForceAbu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has begun work on the first of two steel landing craft being built for the Royal Bahrain Naval Forces.The contract for the 42m vessels was won against stiff

Saudi eyes new Eurofighter, F-15 deals
2009-06-22 Read More...
Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to acquire advanced fighter jets to renew its combat fleet, sources following the matter said on Thursday.Saudi Arabia is in talks with Britain over possibly doubling a recent purchase of 72 Eurofighter Typhoons

UAE in advanced talks to buy French fighter jets
2009-06-22 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates' military has told France about its requirements for the Rafale fighter plane, the state news agency WAM has reported, as talks continue on the aircraft's possible first overseas sale.'The Government of France has received

France, UAE edge toward Rafale fighter deal
2009-06-22 Read More...
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday welcomed progress in talks with the United Arab Emirates on a multi-billion-dollar deal for the sale of 60 Rafale fighter jets.

Italian Customs Service delivers three FPB to Libyan Coast Guard
2009-06-20 Read More...
On May 14th 2009, the Italian Customs Service officially delivered three BIGLIANI-class fast patrol boats to the Libyan Coast Guard.

Thales to provide high performance mission systems for United Arab Emirates Air Force Maritime Patrol Programme
2009-06-15 Read More...
Thales and Provincial Aerospace Ltd announced their selection, following a challenging international competition, by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force to upgrade two of its aircraft into Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

Saudi to receive 'Eurofighters' in weeks
2009-06-13 Read More...
Saudi Arabia will start taking delivery of most of the 72 Eurofighter aircraft on order from BAE Systems within weeks, the state news agency reported. The 4.43 billion pound ($7.3 billion) contract between Saudi Arabia and its ally Britain, which

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