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Saudi Arabia to Acquire Light Armored Vehicles
2011-06-15 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of a variety of light armored vehicles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an

Boeing Delivers 2nd C-17 to UAE Air Force
2011-06-15 Read More...
Boeing delivered a second C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defense today at the C-17 program's final assembly facility in Long Beach,

Saudi Arabia to Acquire Sensor Fuzed Weapons
2011-06-14 Read More...
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of 404 CBU-105D/B Sensor Fuzed Weapons and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an

Dubai Air Show at Paris Air Show!
2011-06-14 Read More...
The Dubai Air Show team is making a strong presence at the Paris Air Show (20-26 June) to showcase the successful development of the aerospace industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the country celebrates its 40th anniversary this

$200m US Arms Sales to Bahrain in 2010
2011-06-14 Read More...
The US government approved $200 million in military sales from American firms to Bahrain last year, according to a State Department

UAE Recognizes Libya’s Transitional Council
2011-06-13 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday it had recognized Libyan rebels as the sole legitimate representative of the Libyan people, the state news agency (WAM)

Air Arabia Earns Excellence Award from Airbus
2011-06-13 Read More...
Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, won the A320 Family Operational Excellence Award by Airbus for the year

Qatar’s Public Safety & Security Summit
2011-06-13 Read More...
Several leading experts from the region will take part in the inaugural 2-day Public Safety and Security Summit to be held in Qatar on 22-23

Larijani: “Iran’s Missiles are for Defending Muslim Nations”
2011-06-13 Read More...
Iran will use its domestically manufactured missile systems to defend itself and other Muslim nations if they are threatened, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has

Mohammed Attends 20th Batch Graduation Ceremony
2011-06-11 Read More...
Earlier this week, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the graduation ceremony of the 20th batch of Command and Staff Officers at the Joint Command and Staff College in

US-Iraqi Pilots Conduct Joint Training
2011-06-11 Read More...
Two U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters flew in formation with two Iraqi Air Force helicopters May 18, 2011, during a joint medical evacuation training mission, serving to build rapport and partnerships between the two

Preparations for the Bahrain Air Show
2011-06-11 Read More...
The organizing committee of Bahrain International Air Show 2012 convened a meeting under the chairmanship of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa to discuss the preparations for the mega aviation event due to take place on 19-21 January

Flydubai Passengers up 200% in First 2 Years
2011-06-11 Read More...
Flydubai, the Dubai-based low cost airline, recorded a 200% increase in passengers in its first 2 years of service, said its

Libya Rebels Get $1.4 Billion Aid
2011-06-10 Read More...
The Libyan Transitional Council (TNC) continues to receive international community support popularity, the third meeting of the Libya Contact Group held in the UAE capital was

Al Jaber to Offer Portfolio of Aircraft Management Services
2011-06-10 Read More...
Al Jaber Aviation (AJA), a leader in VIP aviation and part of the Abu Dhabi-based Al Jaber Group, launched its foray into aircraft management, sales, consultancy and

Iran to Triple Uranium Purification Capacity
2011-06-09 Read More...
Iran plans to triple its capacity to purify uranium later this year when it transfers the work from the central city of Natanz to the Fordo site, the country’s Nuclear Chief

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