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20 New F-16s for Egypt
2010-03-04 Read More...
The U.S. Government has awarded an initial $213 million to Lockheed Martin for long-lead tasks for the production of 20 new Advanced Block 52 F-16 aircraft for Egypt. "This is a great day for Lockheed Martin and a testament to the enduring

Abu Dhabi to Install Surveillance Towers
2010-03-04 Read More...
Abu Dhabi's Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) has awarded a contract worth $9 million to US-based ICx Technologies for setting up a network of surveillance towers all over the capital.Under the contract, ICx will provide their

UK Royal Navy at DIMDEX 2010
2010-03-04 Read More...
The UK Royal Navy confirmed plans for three ships to participate in the DIMDEX Warship Display being held at Doha Commercial Port from 29th March to 31st April

ADTS Kicks Off Today!
2010-03-03 Read More...
The inaugural Aerospace & Defence Training Show (ADTS) was officially opened today at Dubai’s Airport Expo by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman Dubai Airports,

Tunisia Orders 2 C-130J Super Hercules
2010-03-03 Read More...
The government of Tunisia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of two C-130J Super Hercules airlifters with an initial three years of logistics support. Tunisia's new C130Js, scheduled to be delivered in 2013 and 2014, will be

GLNS: Naval Support Services in the UAE & Bahrain
2010-03-03 Read More...
Gulf Logistics & Naval Support (GLNS) is now providing naval support services to customers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, with plans to expand into additional GCC countries in the near future.The Chairman of the GLNS Board of Directors,

10 Mi-24 Helicopters to Lebanon
2010-03-01 Read More...
Russia agreed to supply Lebanon with Mi-24 helicopter gunships instead of the MIG-29 fighter jets originally agreed, the office of Lebanese President Michel Sleiman said Feb. 27."The Russian authorities agreed to replace the MIG-29 fighters,

Saudi to Spend $666m on Airport Expansions
2010-03-01 Read More...
Saudi Arabia is spending SR2.5 billion ($666.7 million) to expand the kingdom's airports, the state news-agency SPA reported on Sunday.'These projects include the development, creation and expansion of 23 airports, locally, that will serve around 9

UAE Chief-of-Staff Visits S. Korea
2010-02-23 Read More...
Lt. Gen. Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief-of-Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, arrived in Seoul on Feb. 22 for a four-day visit, the Ministry of National Defense said.The visit by the UAE military leader comes amid high expectations that the two

$150m US Funding for Yemeni Forces
2010-02-23 Read More...
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates approved a $150 million funding to train and equip Yemeni Security Forces to combat al Qaeda, US defense officials said.The funding approved is up from $67 million last year, and underscores US concerns about the

ISNR to Discuss Role of Technology in Risk Prevention
2010-02-23 Read More...
The Ministry of Interior is organizing a technology and science security conference under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan - Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, with the

Saudi Arabia Buys MBDA Missiles
2010-02-20 Read More...
Saudi Arabia has signed a deal to acquire the Storm Shadow cruise missile from MBDA as part of a Tornado strike aircraft update package, said industry sources.The weapons package also includes the Brimstone anti-armor missile, they said.

Iran Launches First-Built Destroyer
2010-02-20 Read More...
Iranian state television said the first Iranian-built destroyer was launched on Friday in a ceremony attended by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.'The first domestically made destroyer Jamaran was launched this morning and joined Iran's naval

IAEA: Iran may be Working on Nuclear Warhead
2010-02-19 Read More...
For the first time, an International Atomic Energy Agency report suggested Iran was actively pursuing nuclear weapons capability, throwing independent weight behind similar Western

ANTONOV An-12 Banned from UAE Airspace
2010-02-19 Read More...
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) made a decision to ban ANTONOV An-12 aircraft from UAE's airspace effective March 1st,2010, stating that the move is aimed at raising safety standards in the civil aviation sector in the UAE.

Navigation & Communication Systems for Iraq
2010-02-18 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply the navigation and communication systems for nine new 35-meter patrol boats being built for the Iraqi navy.The $19 million firm, fixed-price contract was awarded to Northrop

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