Awad Mustafa
Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 06:15
Lebanon has finalized the acquisition of six A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft from Embraer Defense & Security and Sierra Nevada Corporation, an Embraer official said at the Dubai Air Show Monday.
Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 05:58
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia for nine UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters at an estimated cost of US $495 million.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 06:40
A United Arab Emirates government official has confirmed to Defense News the government's interest in acquiring one of two French Mistral-class amphibious assault ships originally ordered by Russia in 2011.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 06:49
An Arab coalition source confirmed to Defense News that 2,800 troops landed in Yemen on Aug. 2 and are targeting the country's largest military base.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:43
The Saudi-led Arab coalition has deployed 3,000 troops and battle tanks in Aden, according to sources in Yemen.
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 06:23
The U.S. State Department gave its approval on Wednesday for a possible foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles and equipment, worth $5.4 billion.
Friday, July 24, 2015 - 06:23
Evidence of Saudi-led coalition land forces operating in Yemen has been mounting since the initiation of Operation Golden Arrow to recapture the city of Aden on July 16.
Monday, July 20, 2015 - 07:57
While US President Barack Obama is committed to assuaging regional skeptics over the nuclear deal with Iran, US officials say security assurances will be primarily procedural.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 06:31
The United Arab Emirates is instituting an armed forces commission to supply financial and military aid to Arab allies for counterterrorism efforts.
Monday, June 22, 2015 - 07:09
The US State Department this month has approved two possible foreign military sales (FMS) to Lebanon, but if the sale of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft is approved, US military aid will not pay for them.