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Bahrain’s Defense Minister Receives U.S Congress Delegation
2018-02-23 Read More...
Bahrain’s Defense Affairs Force Minister, Lieutenant-General Yussef bin Ahmed Al-Jalahma, received at the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF)’s General Command, a delegation of the U.S Congress

Kvichak to Supply 15 Fast Patrol Boats to Kuwait
2018-02-22 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait of fast patrol boats for an estimated cost of $100

UMEX, SimTEX 2018 to Start on 25th February
2018-02-22 Read More...
The third editions of Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference, UMEX, and Simulation Exhibition and Conference, SimTEX, will run from 25th to 27th February 2018, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC, under the patronage of HH Sheikh

Abu Dhabi Ship Building Achieves Second Highest Profit Ever
2018-02-21 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB) has released its financial results for the financial year ended 31 December 2017.The report was accompanied by a statement from the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Khaled Al Mazrouei (photo), who provided highlights

Bahrain’s Commander-in-Chief Receives US Delegation
2018-02-21 Read More...
Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received in Manama a delegation from the United States House Armed Services Committee, headed by Jennifer

Lockheed Martin Completes Assembly on Arabsat-6A Satellite
2018-02-21 Read More...
A new, high-capacity communications satellite that will deliver TV, internet and mobile phone services to the Middle East, Africa and Europe is one step closer to launch. Lockheed has completed assembly on the Arabsat-6A satellite, which was

UAE Ministries of Defense and Infrastructure Development Sign MoU
2018-02-21 Read More...
The UAE Ministry of Defense signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development on the activation and development of joint cooperation, Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Saudi Arabia to Host Armed Forces Exhibition - AFED 2018
2018-02-20 Read More...
The Saudi Ministry of Defence is organizing The Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversity of Requirements & Capabilities - AFED 18 http://afed.com.sa/about-afed/ to display the requirements of the participants, as well as capabilities of

Lockheed Martin to Expand Saudi Footprint at AFED 2018
2018-02-20 Read More...
Global technology leader Lockheed Martin will be showcasing its advanced portfolio of defense, energy and technology capabilities at The Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversity of Requirements & Capabilities (AFED), taking place at the Riyadh

MBDA Returns to DIMDEX 2018 as Gold Sponsor
2018-02-20 Read More...
With less than a month to go until the 10th anniversary edition of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), the organising committee has announced MBDA as a returning Gold

Chief-of-Staff of French Navy Visits UAE
2018-02-20 Read More...
Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, received in Abu Dhabi Admiral Christophe Prazuck (photo), the Chief-of-Staff of the French Navy, and his accompanying delegation. During the

Jordanian Air Force to Host Countering Drones Middle East Conference
2018-02-19 Read More...
The requirement to develop a countering drone strategy in the Middle East has become extremely pressing over the last few years. Drone attacks in the region have become a daily occurrence, threatening the safety of armed forces personnel and

Roscosmos Welcomes Bahrain’s Call for Space Cooperation
2018-02-19 Read More...
Director of the Russian Space Corporation (Roscosmos), Igor Komarov, has welcomed His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s call for officers of the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) to take part in the rehabilitation program of the space trip to be

UAE Space Agency, Government of South Australia Sign MoU
2018-02-19 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of South Australia to set up a framework for joint cooperation in the exploration and utilization of outer space and the exchange of information, expertise,

UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Receives US Delegation
2018-02-19 Read More...
Mohammed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, received General Norton Schwartz, retired US Air Force General and President & CEO of the Business Executives for National Security, to discuss ways of bolstering

UAE Forces Continue Preparations for ‘Union Fortress 3’ Drill
2018-02-16 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces is continuing their preparations for the Military Show ‘Union Fortress 3’, scheduled to be held on 24th February at Al Ain International Airport, Emirates News Agency WAM

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