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Eurocopter at Dubai Airshow 2013
2013-11-19 Read More...
With a Dubai Airshow presence dedicated to its customers, Eurocopter is showcasing its military helicopters and the latest generation of corporate aircraft, including the new EC145 T2 and executive version EC175 being presented for the first time in

Bell Helicopter at Dubai Airshow 2013
2013-11-19 Read More...
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, is having a strong presence at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, the Middle East’s leading aerospace event, held at Dubai World Central on 17-21 November.

Boeing Launches 777X with Record Orders at Dubai Air Show
2013-11-18 Read More...
Boeing launched the 777X program at the 2013 Dubai Airshow with a record-breaking number of customer orders and commitments for the newest member of its twin-aisle product

Egypt, Russia to Boost Military Ties
2013-11-18 Read More...
Russia and Egypt agreed last week to start drafting documents to lay the foundation for close cooperation in the defense sector, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu

Thales at Dubai Airshow 2013
2013-11-18 Read More...
Thales is participating in the Dubai Airshow exhibition, currently taking place in Dubai from 17 to 21

Finmeccanica at Dubai Airshow 2013
2013-11-18 Read More...
Finmeccanica, through its companies Alenia Aermacchi, AgustaWestland and Selex ES, is taking part in the Dubai Airshow held from 17 to 21

EADS at Dubai Air Show 2013
2013-11-18 Read More...
From commercial and military aircraft to satellites and secure communications systems, EADS and its Divisions - Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter - will present a broad selection of cutting-edge

Russian Foreign & Defense Ministers Visit Egypt
2013-11-15 Read More...
Russian Foreign and Defense Ministers travelled to Cairo on Wednesday in a landmark two-day visit expected to revive ties between the two countries amid tension between Egypt and the United

Boeing at Dubai Airshow 2013
2013-11-15 Read More...
Boeing’s presence at the 2013 Dubai Airshow (17-21 November 2013; Dubai World Central) will showcase the company’s industry partnerships in the Middle East and highlight a broad lineup of defense and commercial products and services designed to meet

Airbus at Dubai Airshow 2013
2013-11-15 Read More...
Airbus, is demonstrating its leadership in innovation with the world’s most modern range of aircraft families, products and innovative services on show at the newly located Dubai Airshow (17- 21st November) at the Dubai World

Raytheon at Dubai Airshow 2013
2013-11-15 Read More...
Raytheon is again having a major presence at the international Dubai Airshow. Alongside a full complement of the latest technology capabilities on display, executives will meet with a wide range of international customers to demonstrate the

Iranian Army to Conduct Asymmetric Wargames
2013-11-14 Read More...
The Iranian Army will conduct massive asymmetric drills under actual battle conditions, Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan

Saudi Arabia Officially Rejects U.N. Security Council Seat
2013-11-13 Read More...
Saudi Arabia officially turned down its seat at the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, with the kingdom’s envoy sending a letter to U.N. leader Ban Ki-moon to inform him of the

Varyag, 1st Russian Warship to Visit Egypt Since 1992
2013-11-13 Read More...
The flagship of Russia’s Pacific Fleet, the Varyag missile cruiser, docked on Monday at the Mediterranean port of Alexandria, making it the first Russian warship to visit Egypt since

Media: “Egypt Eyeing $4Bn Arms Deal with Russia”
2013-11-13 Read More...
Egypt is considering spending up to $4 billion on advanced weaponry from Russia following the partial suspension of military aid and equipment deliveries from the United States, a Palestinian online newspaper

GCC Chiefs-of-Staff Conclude 2-Day Meeting in Bahrain
2013-11-12 Read More...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Chiefs-of-staff converged to Bahrain to attend the 11th Supreme Military Committee two-day meeting, which took place in Manama on 10-11 November

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