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Kerry Appoints Martin Indyk to Shepherd Mideast Talks
2013-07-30 Read More...
Secretary of State John Kerry appointed a former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk, to shepherd Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that began Monday evening in

Iraq Requests 50 M1135 Stryker NBCR Vehicles
2013-07-29 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of 50 M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance (NBCR) Vehicles and associated equipment, parts, training and

Iraq Requests Multi-Platform Maintenance Support
2013-07-26 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DS CA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of Multi-Platform Maintenance and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $750

Iraq to Acquire 12 Bell 412 EP Helicopters
2013-07-26 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of 12 Bell 412 EP helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $300

Raytheon in Final Talks to Sell Air Defense System to Oman
2013-07-26 Read More...
Raytheon Company is in final negotiations to sell an air-defense system to Oman, a significant deal that would help keep the company's international sales strong in 2013, Chief Financial Officer David Wajsgras told analysts on Thursday 25 July

Dempsey Cautious Over Armed Intervention in Syria
2013-07-26 Read More...
The top U.S. military officer said on Wednesday he was cautious over recommending armed intervention in Syria, concerned that ill-conceived action could turn the country into a failed

US Halts Delivery of F-16 Fighter Jets to Egypt
2013-07-25 Read More...
US President Barack Obama has decided to halt the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Egypt for an undetermined period due to the “current situation” on the ground there, the Pentagon said on

Egypt Army Chief Calls for Mass Rallies Against Violence
2013-07-25 Read More...
Egypt's Military Chief called for mass rallies on Friday to give the Army a mandate to confront violence following the overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, appearing to up the ante against the Muslim

UAE Orders 17 Thales GM200 Radars
2013-07-24 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered 17 anti-aircraft radar systems from French firm Thales for around 300 million Euros ($397 million), France's Defense Ministry said on

Egypt’s Interim Leader Vows “Battle for Security”
2013-07-22 Read More...
Egypt’s Interim President Adly Mansour vowed to protect the country from those who “want to drive Egypt to chaos,” in reference to continuous protests by supporters of ousted President Mohammad

Qatar May Acquire 118 More Leopard Tanks
2013-07-19 Read More...
Qatar aims to buy 118 more Leopard tanks from Germany before the soccer World Cup championships in 2022 for several billion Euros, a German newspaper

GENCO Wins US Navy Contract in Bahrain
2013-07-19 Read More...
GENCO, the leader in delivering product lifecycle logistics(SM) solutions, announced that the company's wholly owned subsidiary, GENCO Infrastructure Solutions (GIS), has secured a contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), under the

Saudi-Kuwaiti Team Discusses Border Demarcation
2013-07-19 Read More...
A joint technical committee between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait met on Thursday with Saudi Interior Minister Prince Mohammad bin Nayef bin Abdel Aziz in Jeddah to discuss updates on border demarcation between both

Prince Salman Receives Chief of General Staff, Saudi Commanders
2013-07-16 Read More...
Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, received in Jeddah last week the Chief of General Staff, General Hussein bin Abdullah Al-Qabil; Deputy Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Abdulaziz bin

Kuwait Orders Live Fire Ranges From Meggitt Training Systems
2013-07-15 Read More...
Kuwait has ordered more than 100 stationary and mobile live fire ranges and multiple sophisticated control units valued in excess of $4.5 million from US-based Meggitt Training Systems. Equipment will be installed by the end of

Royal Moroccan Navy’s FREMM Frigate Pursues Sea Trials
2013-07-15 Read More...
The FREMM multi-mission frigate on order for the Royal Moroccan Navy is pursuing sea trials off the French coast in preparation for delivery later this year. In June, French naval shipbuilder DCNS successfully completed a third series of trials to

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