Defense News
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 12:48
Connecting IDF headquarters, service branches, intelligence organizations and territorial commands on a secure C4I network means Israel can now destroy five times more targets per day than it could during the 2006 Lebanon War, officers said.
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 12:14
The UAE Presidential Guard is a military unit that operates outside of the conventional framework of traditional armed forces such as ground, marine and air forces.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 07:25
“This expertise and know-how can of course be shared, but I cannot give you more details about the interactions we have had with other parties in the region,” he added.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 07:24
It said that [Zeidan] was briefed on the possible sale of the T-129 ATAK attack and tactical reconnaissance helicopter and the Hurkus basic trainer aircraft.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 08:02
Lockheed Martin will soon deliver 14 four-pack Patriot missiles and seven launcher modifications kits to Kuwait, the Pentagon announced on Dec. 31.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 09:46
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Wednesday announced the formation of a unified military command for the GCC countries.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 09:34
The model was introduced in 2012 to transform procurement into a new joint approach to logistics to better support operations and training, said Matthew Hedges, an analyst with the Institute of Near East and Gulf Military Analysis.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 08:58
There also are provisions for Pentagon-run anti-narcotics programs, assisting the Jordanian armed forces in securing their border with Syria, and cash aimed at the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons stocks.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 08:24
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the United States will attempt to sell weapons to Gulf Cooperation Council members as a block as opposed to individually as has been the case in the past.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 08:10
Iran has redeployed a squadron of jet fighters off the strategic disputed island of Abu Musa in the Gulf, a senior US military official said.