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2nd Gulf Defense Conference to Coincide with IDEX 2013
2013-02-05 Read More...
The International Defense Exhibition and Conference, (IDEX) held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, announced the line-up for the 2nd Gulf Defense Conference (GDC).

Iran Unveils New Versions of Zolfaqar, Samsam Tanks
2013-02-05 Read More...
The Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled the optimized versions of two indigenously-designed and -manufactured tanks, named Zolfaqar and

Syria Vows to Retaliate over Israel's Air Strikes
2013-02-04 Read More...
President Bashar al-Assad accused Israel on Sunday of trying to destabilize Syria following reported attacks on a weapons convoy and a military research base outside Damascus last week.

Iraq, Bahrain Eye Bell’s AH-1Z Attack Helicopter
2013-02-01 Read More...
Bahrain and Iraq have requested pricing and availability data for the newly upgraded H-1 utility and attack helicopters built by Bell Helicopter, said two sources familiar with the US firm’s development

Iran Starts Production of Ya Zahra Air Defense System
2013-02-01 Read More...
The Iranian Defense Ministry started mass production of an advanced home-made air defense missile

Israel Bombs Weapons Convoy on Syrian-Lebanese Border
2013-01-31 Read More...
Israeli fighter jets have struck a convoy on the Syria-Lebanon border suspected of carrying sophisticated Russian-made surface-to-air missiles on

Space Sells Out for NAVDEX 2013
2013-01-31 Read More...
Exhibitor space for the Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX) has been fully reserved, according to a meeting of the Higher Organizing Committee for the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX).

Iran to Launch New Advanced Satellite into Orbit
2013-01-31 Read More...
Iran plans to launch a new advanced satellite into orbit by next summer, Iranian university officials announced on

Egypt’s Defense Minister Warns of “State Collapse”
2013-01-30 Read More...
Struggle among political forces in Egypt could lead to the collapse of the country, Head of the Armed Forced warned on Tuesday.

Large Cache of Weapons Intercepted off Yemen
2013-01-30 Read More...
Yemeni Forces intercepted a ship on January 23 carrying a large cache of weapons - including surface-to-air missiles - that U.S. Officials suspect were being smuggled from Iran and destined for Yemeni insurgents, officials said on

Egypt’s Senate Grants Army Power of Arrests
2013-01-29 Read More...
Egypt's Senate on Monday ratified a law that would grant the Armed Forces powers of arrest, the official MENA news agency

Preparations Begin for IDEX Grand Opening Ceremony
2013-01-29 Read More...
The Higher Organizing Committee for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) met to discuss preparations for IDEX’s Grand Opening Ceremony, the first stages of which began on Monday 28 January.

Boeing Missile Defense Team Completes GMD Test
2013-01-29 Read More...
Working with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and industry teammates, Boeing returned the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system to testing with a successful flight on 26

French Defense Minister Visits Saudi Arabia
2013-01-28 Read More...
French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday carrying a message from President Francois Hollande to King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi state news agency reported.

Tunisia's First C-130J Sees Daylight
2013-01-28 Read More...
Lockheed Martin has completed painting the first of two Tunisian Air Force C-130J-30 Super Hercules.

Saudi Prince Warns of Extremists Flowing into Syria
2013-01-28 Read More...
A senior member of Saudi Arabia’s monarchy called on Friday for Syrian rebels to be given anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons to “level the playing field” in their battle against President Bashar al-Assad.

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