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Russia to Deliver 10 Helicopter Gunships to Iraq
2013-07-01 Read More...
Russia will supply over 10 fully armed and equipped Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters to Iraq under a multi-billion dollar agreement, a representative of Russia’s state arms exporter said on

Qatar Requests C-17 Globemaster III Equipment & Support
2013-07-01 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar of 2 F117-PW-100 C-17 Globemaster III spare engines, and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost

Dempsey Recommends Bolstering Lebanon, Iraq Forces
2013-07-01 Read More...
The top U.S. military officer said last week he has recommended bolstering Lebanese forces grappling with the fallout from Syria’s civil war by sending in military trainers and accelerating arms

Lockheed Eyes Closer, Stronger Presence in Middle East
2013-06-28 Read More...
Lockheed Martin Corporation, already the biggest US weapons maker and largest provider of IT services to the US government, wants to become a powerhouse in foreign markets such as the Middle East and India, said a top

Libya to Replace Defense Minister After Violence
2013-06-28 Read More...
Libya’s Prime Minister Ali Zeidan said on Thursday that the country’s Defense Minister will be replaced due to an upsurge in

Lebanese Army Commander Passes Critical Juncture
2013-06-27 Read More...
Commander of the Lebanese Army General Jean Kahwaji said his country has emerged from highly challenging situation in the last few days thanks to the efforts of the

Bahraini Chief: “GCC States to Improve Military Ties”
2013-06-27 Read More...
Landmark improvements to military ties among GCC states are coming soon, said a senior official of the Bahrain Defence Force

Qatar’s New Emir Youngest Gulf Ruler
2013-06-26 Read More...
The Emir of Qatar has transferred power to his son, who is set to become the youngest sovereign of any of the Gulf Arab

Tunisia's Chief-of-Staff Retires Amid Criticism
2013-06-26 Read More...
Tunisia’s military strongman General Rachid Ammar unexpectedly announced his retirement on Tuesday after being criticized over the army’s inability to catch a band of al-Qaeda-linked

Qatar’s Emir to Transfer Power to His Son Tamim
2013-06-25 Read More...
Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani has decided to transfer power to his son Sheikh Tamim following a meeting with the ruling family on Monday, the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera television reported on

U.S. Leaves 700 Combat Troops in Jordan After Exercise
2013-06-25 Read More...
The United States, keeping a wary eye on Syria's civil war, has left about 700 combat-equipped troops in Jordan after a training exercise, President Barack Obama said on Friday, after previously deciding to leave Patriot missiles and warplanes

US to Continue Saudi National Guard Modernization
2013-06-24 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia for the continuation of the United States-supported effort to modernize the Saudi Arabian National Guard

France Makes New Arms Proposals to Qatar
2013-06-24 Read More...
France has made new offers on supplying military equipment to Qatar and is optimistic about the outcome, French President Francois Hollande said in an interview published on

Qatar Interested in Eurofighter, Rafale Jets
2013-06-21 Read More...
Qatar is likely to launch an international tender to renew its fleet of ageing fighter jets soon and is interested in France's Rafale, a French official said, while sources said it was also looking at the BAE Systems-backed Eurofighter Typhoon

Sikorsky-Boeing JV to Offer Saudi Rotorcraft Services
2013-06-21 Read More...
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Boeing have formed a joint venture to compete for sustainment services in support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's rotorcraft fleet.

Harris Wins New Middle East Order
2013-06-19 Read More...
Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $92 million contract from a Middle Eastern nation for an integrated command, control and communications

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