Arms Control
Monday, December 16, 2013 - 08:23
When security forces inspected the container they found: 1500 Turkish-made 9mm imitation firearms; 800,000 9mm blank rounds and 200,000 8mm blank rounds.
Monday, December 16, 2013 - 08:22
Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday called on all tribes and clans in Sinai and Upper Egypt to hand in their weapons and ammunition for the sake of the stability and security of citizens.
Monday, December 16, 2013 - 08:06
The U.S. Congress is set to adopt a law next week forbidding Turkey from using American funds to acquire a $4 billion missile system from a Chinese company blacklisted by Washington.
Monday, December 16, 2013 - 06:58
The Army said Saturday it arrested three Syrians for attempting to cross into Lebanon illegally and for arms possession, adding that eight people were also detained for similar charges.
Monday, December 16, 2013 - 06:56
Speaking on Thursday, both men stressed the need to develop the joint border area and cracking down on smuggling and weapons trafficking across it.
Monday, December 16, 2013 - 06:28
He did not specify what types of arms and equipment were due to arrive. The reason for the delay is unknown.
Friday, December 13, 2013 - 12:43
Below is a roundup of some of the top articles and news highlights from around the Middle East and North Africa over the last week:
United States Policy:
Friday, December 13, 2013 - 08:50
In the first half of 2014, Turkey will start production of military helicopters jointly with the American company, Sikorsky, Turkish Sabah newspaper reported on Dec.13.
Friday, December 13, 2013 - 08:35
A United Nations report released Thursday concluded that chemical weapons probably were deployed on several occasions in Syria, the most convincing evidence coming from the Aug. 21 attacks outside Damascus that left hundreds dead.
Friday, December 13, 2013 - 07:48
Kazakh Defence Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov on Wednesday announced the launch of the project in the capital Astana, which will see the production of 120 to 360 military and non-military vehicles a year.