Awad Mustafa
Friday, June 5, 2015 - 06:43
The United Arab Emirates have requested a foreign military sale for guided munitions worth $130 million, the US Defense and Security Cooperation Agency said.
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 05:18
The Royal Saudi Navy is seeking to purchase 10 Sikorsky MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters as part of its naval expansion program.
Monday, April 20, 2015 - 06:46
Arabian Gulf countries are closely watching Iran's anticipated re-integration into the international community as it may develop into a Russian-Chinese-Western battleground for arms sales, regional experts said.
Thursday, April 2, 2015 - 06:41
The newly unveiled joint Arab defense force will be twice the size of NATO's Response Force at 40,000 men, according to an Arab League source.The force will be based in Egypt and mainly comprise forces from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Morocco, and be led by a Saudi officer at the helm, the source added.
Monday, October 6, 2014 - 07:01
As the international coalition’s military operations against Islamic State (IS) militants have ramped up, Arab leaders also have begun waging an intellectual war while providing intelligence to guide airstrikes.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 07:08
Jordan was compelled to join US airstrikes against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria after the government uncovered a number of militants crossing its border with Iraq, a Jordanian government source told Defense News.
Monday, September 22, 2014 - 10:22
Arabian Gulf countries, apart from using their bases for coalition forces to conduct military action against Islamic State militants, will play a major role in the fight against the group by cutting its terrorist financing and presenting a counter narrative to Islamic State leaders.
Monday, September 8, 2014 - 06:42
Ras al-Khaimah, the fourth-largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, is rapidly growing into a global hub for armored vehicle manufacturing, producing more than 4,000 vehicles annually, according to figures.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 09:04
The United Arab Emirates and France are expected to finalize the Falcon Eye spy satellites deal within the coming weeks while looking into the purchase of 40 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 07:08
The United Arab Emirates has revised its 10-year-old counterterrorism law to respond to evolving threats.