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20.06.2016 UAE
CAE Wins UAE Armed Forces Contracts

CAE Wins UAE Armed Forces Contracts

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CAE announced it has been awarded contracts by the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces valued at
Bloomberg HIS14.06.2016 KSA
Saudi Defense Spending Surges 50% in 2015 to $9.3 Billion

Saudi Defense Spending Surges 50% in 2015 to $9.3 Billion

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A surge in weapons purchases by Saudi Arabia, leading a coalition of nations fighting in Yemen, helped push global arms sales up more
NASA Photo: NASA14.06.2016 UAE
NASA administrator Charles Bolden and UAE Space Agency chairman Dr. Khalifa Al Romaithi

NASA administrator Charles Bolden and UAE Space Agency chairman Dr. Khalifa Al Romaithi

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The United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have entered into an agreement to cooperate in aeronautics research, and the
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)31.05.2016 Oman
Oman Requests Follow-on Support for Existing F-16 Fleet

Oman Requests Follow-on Support for Existing F-16 Fleet

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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Oman for continuation of logistics support
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)31.05.2016 Egypt
Egypt to Get 20 UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles

Egypt to Get 20 UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles

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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt for UGM-84L Harpoon Block II
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Photo: F/A-18 C/D (Courtesy of US Navy)30.05.2016 Kuwait
Kuwait Requests F/A-18 C/D Services and Support

Kuwait Requests F/A-18 C/D Services and Support

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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for F/A-18 C/D services and
Reuters; File Photo30.05.2016 KSA
Royal Saudi Air Force Participates at Anatolian Eagle Exercise

Royal Saudi Air Force Participates at Anatolian Eagle Exercise

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The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is participating in “Anatolian Eagle – 4” Military Training hosted by Turkey for about 20 days. This
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)30.05.2016 Qatar
Qatar to Receive 50 Javelin Guided Missiles

Qatar to Receive 50 Javelin Guided Missiles

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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for Javelin Guided Missiles and
BNA26.05.2016 Security
“Arabian Gulf Security 1” Drill to be Held Late this Year

“Arabian Gulf Security 1” Drill to be Held Late this Year

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The first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) security mobilization exercise will be held late this year.Bahrain’s Public Security Chief
 



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