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U.S. to Build $1.7bn Hospital for Kuwait Armed Forces
2014-07-02 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for facilities and infrastructure construction support services and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated

U.S. Beefs up Military Presence in Iraq
2014-07-02 Read More...
The United States is beefing up its military presence in Iraq by deploying around 300 additional troops, including attack helicopters and drones to aid Iraqi military in Baghdad, officials said on

Saudi King Orders New Security Measures
2014-07-02 Read More...
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah ordered all necessary measures to protect the Kingdom against potential "terrorist threats", state news agency SPA

BAE Systems Enhances Partnership With Riyadh Wings
2014-07-02 Read More...
BAE Systems plc announced a reorganisation of its portfolio of interests in a number of industrial companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and an enhancement of its existing relationship with Riyadh Wings Aviation Academy LLC (‘Riyadh

U.A.E., Egypt Discuss Military Cooperation
2014-07-01 Read More...
Staff Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the U.A.E. Armed Forces and the delegation accompanying him, met in Cairo last week with Minister of Defence and Military Production of Egypt, Lt. General Sedki Sobhi.

Airbus Helicopters, Royal Jordanian Air Force Celebrate Over 30 Years of Cooperation
2014-07-01 Read More...
On May 27th2014, the Royal Jordanian Air Force and Airbus Helicopters celebrated over 30 years of relationship and fruitful cooperation with a special anniversary event under the leadership of HRH Prince Feisal Bin Al

Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Named Intelligence Chief
2014-07-01 Read More...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued today the following royal

Iran to Conduct Naval Drills in Indian Ocean
2014-07-01 Read More...
Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibolla Sayyari said that his forces are preparing to conduct a series of exercises in Northern Indian Oceanin coming

Report : «Iran Sending Drones and Weapons to Iraq»
2014-06-30 Read More...
Iran is secretly flying surveillance drones over Iraq and sending military equipment there to help Baghdad in its fight against Sunni insurgents, The New York Times

Saudi Arabia Ranks 4th in Defense Spending
2014-06-27 Read More...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has emerged as the world’s fourth largest spender on national defense with the Kingdom increasing its annual defense expenditure by $16 billion over the last five years, said a

Streit Group to Triple UAE Facilities
2014-06-27 Read More...
Streit Group, the world’s largest armoured vehicles manufacturer, in a major move has signed a land lease that will triple the size of its facilities at the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) to 4.5 million sq

KADDB Signs MoU with ATK, Airbus Defence and Space
2014-06-26 Read More...
King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) and The KADDB Investment Group (KIG) concluded a successful participation at the Eurosatory 2014 Exhibition which was held in Paris, France from 16-20 June

Saudi Hawks Conclude Participation in Greek Air Festival
2014-06-26 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Air Force's team, « Saudi Hawks », has presented its solo and collective air shows during its participation in Kavala Air Festival in its 4th edition in 2014 in Greece for three days this

Qatar’s Emir Makes First Official Visit to France
2014-06-25 Read More...
HH the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in the French capital, Paris, Monday, on a two-day official visit to the French Republic. He was accompanied during the visit by an official delegation.

Saudi, British Defense Ministers Meet in Jeddah
2014-06-25 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, received in Jeddah on Tuesday British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and his accompanying delegation.

Qatari, Turkish Chiefs of Staff Meet in Ankara
2014-06-25 Read More...
Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Necdet Ozel met Monday with HE Chief of Staff Air Vice-Marshall Ghanim bin Shaheen Al-Ghanim (photo) who was on a visit to

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