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Saudi Arabia Launches Two Separate Drills with U.S., Sudan
2018-09-13 Read More...
A joint military drill between Saudi Arabia and the US army, Shield of Prevention-2 has kicked off to support security, stability and cooperation in the

Egyptian President Hails Military Cooperation with US
2018-09-13 Read More...
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi stressed the importance of the strategic military cooperation between Egypt and the United Stated and praised the returning of the joint drills dubbed “Bright Star 2018,” Daily News Egypt

Graduation of 9th Batch of UAE’s Presidential Guard Recruits
2018-09-13 Read More...
Staff Major General Saleh Mohammed bin Megren Al Ameri, Commander of the Land Forces, witnessed the ceremony held by the General Command of the Armed Forces, to celebrate the graduation of the 9th batch of National Service recruits of the

GCC Chiefs-of-Staff Conclude 15th Meeting in Kuwait
2018-09-12 Read More...
The Supreme Military Committee of Chiefs-of-Staff of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries held in Kuwait its 15th meeting with the participation of all members, according to Kuwait News Agency

Pakistan’s Air Force Chief Visits Oman
2018-09-12 Read More...
Air Vice Marshal Mattar bin Ali al-Obaidani, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) received in his office at Mu’askar Al Murtafa’ Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (photo) and his

US Releases $1.2 Billion Military Aid to Egypt
2018-09-11 Read More...
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has approved the release of $1.2 billion in military aid to Egypt, as the biggest drills between the two countries

Commander of Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Visits UAE
2018-09-11 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received General Raheel Sharif, Military Commander of Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), Emirates

Bahrain’s Chief-of-Staff Chairs Joint Security Meeting
2018-09-11 Read More...
Chief-of-Staff of Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi (photo) chaired last week the Joint Security Committee

Oman’s Minister for Defense Affairs Receives US, UK Officials
2018-09-10 Read More...
Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defense Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman received in his office at Mu’askar Bait Al Falaj General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of the US Central Command (photo) and his accompanying

Spain Cancels Laser-Guided Bombs Sale to Saudi Arabia
2018-09-07 Read More...
The Spanish Defense Ministry has cancelled sales of laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia because of concerns over the Yemen war, agencies

UAE Selects First Two Emirati Astronauts to Space
2018-09-07 Read More...
In a new Arab achievement, the UAE has announced the selection of the first two Emirati astronauts, Hazza Ali Abdan Al Mansouri and Sultan Saif Hamad Al Neyadi, in cooperation with the Russian space agency, Roscosmos State Corporation for Space

Egypt to Host ‘Bright Star 2018’ Military Drills
2018-09-06 Read More...
A number of United States equipment and troops participating in the “Bright Star 2018” military drills have arrived at the Mohamed Naguib military base, in order to start the joint drills, which are scheduled to be held at the Mohamed Naguib base

Sultan Qaboos Military College Conducts ‘Shield-23’ Exercise
2018-09-06 Read More...
The Officer Cadets Batch at Sultan Qaboos Military College of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO) executed in live ammunition ‘Shield-23’ the final exercise in the training fields of RAO, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.On the arrival of Major General Amer

Egypt’s Defense Minister Investigates ‘Sinai 2018’ Operations
2018-09-06 Read More...
Egypt’s Defense Minister General Mohamed Zaki, continued the implementation and development of the comprehensive operation “Sinai 2018”, during his visit to the operations center of the armed forces at the east canal headquarters, Daily News Egypt

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets Commander, U.S. Central Command
2018-09-05 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, welcomed General Joseph Votel, Commander of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), at Al Shati Palace, Emirates news

Oman’s Minister for Defense Affairs Receives Japanese Delegation
2018-09-05 Read More...
Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaidi (photo), Minister Responsible for Defense Affairs received in his office at Mu’askar Bait Al Falaj Kentaro Sonoura, Special Adviser to the Japanese Prime Minister, who is currently visiting the Sultanate,

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