US F-18 closes Bahrain Airport after "uncomfortable" landing
An American Navy F-18 crashed on the runway at Bahrain's Muharraq International Airport today (Saturday).
Defence
in Defence Kurt Amend named chief executive of Raytheon Arabia
Posted 10 August 2017
Raytheon Company has announced that Kurt Amend will become Chief Executive of the Raytheon Arabia business unit.
in Defence Boeing to modernise next-generation Chinook
Posted 31 July 2017
Boeing will build and test three U.S. Army CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters as part of a modernisation effort that will likely bring another two decades of work to the company's Philadelphia site.
in Defence Bahrain orders Sniper targeting pods
Posted 11 July 2017
The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) has ordered Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) for its F-16 fleet, becoming the 25th international customer for the programme.
in Defence Bahrain to purchase Lockheed Martin's Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod
Posted 11 July 2017
Lockheed Martin has received a direct commercial sale contract from the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) for its F-16 fleet, becoming the 25th international customer for
in Defence Sukhoi Superjet 100 confirmed its ability to fly from short runways
Posted 10 July 2017
Since the beginning of July 2017 Sukhoi Superjet 100 has successfully performed flights to one of the oldest airports of Northern Europe – Bromma (Sweden). It has relatively short runway of 1660 m and it is situated
in Defence Oman gets first Typhoon
Posted 27 June 2017
The Royal Air Force of Oman has received its first Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet - part of a batch of 12 - with its arrival marked with a ceremony, held last week in the presence of the Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman - Air Vice-Marshal Mattar bin Ali bin Mattar Al
in Defence / Training Kuwait to utilise Thales for Caracal training
Posted 20 June 2017
Airbus Helicopters has selected Thales to provide flight and training solutions for Kuwait Air Force and National Guard H225M Caracal transport helicopters
in Defence Airbus VSR700 helicopter demonstrator performs first autonomous flights
Posted 20 June 2017
Airbus Helicopters recently started autonomous flight trials of a VSR700 Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV) demonstrator, paving the way for a first flight of the actual VSR700 prototype in 2018.
in Defence PARIS AIRSHOW: Kuwait forces to use Thales flight simulators to train Caracal helicopter pilots
Posted 19 June 2017
Thales has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to provide the Kuwait forces with flight and mission training solutions for the pilots and crews of its Caracal helicopters.
in Defence Qatar signs agreement with U.S. for purchase of F-15 Fighter Jets
Posted 16 June 2017
The State of Qatar and the United States signed on Wednesday an agreement for the purchase of F-15 fighter jets, with an initial cost of $12 billion.
in Defence Oman to update air worthiness rules of RAFO fleet with Air Partner
Posted 13 June 2017
Air Partner's aviation safety consultancy company Baines Simmons has been awarded a contract to provide aviation safety consultancy services to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).
in Defence 13 die in Turkish military helicopter crash near Iraqi border
Posted 1 June 2017
Thirteen high-ranking Turkish military officials were killed yesterday when their helicopter crashed in the south east of the country, In a statement, the army said the AS 532 Cougar had crashed shortly after taking off
in Defence Boeing completes radar upgrade for Saudi Arabia's AWACS fleet
Posted 30 May 2017
Boeing last week completed a series of upgrades that substantially enhance the technological capabilities of Saudi Arabia's E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.
in Defence Oman receives first Eurofighter Typhoon
Posted 19 May 2017
The first Eurofighter Typhoon for the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has been formally presented in a ceremony held this week at BAE Systems' Military Air & Information business at Warton, Lancashire, in the UK.
in Defence Lockheed Martin to deliver Sniper Pods for Kuwait Hornet Aircraft
Posted 16 May 2017
Lockheed Martin has received a delivery order from the U.S. Air Force to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to the Kuwait Air Force for its F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft.
in Defence Boeing demonstrates airborne networking system
Posted 10 May 2017
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force recently demonstrated that multiple aircraft and ground stations can efficiently and securely communicate using the Boeing-developed Talon HATE airborne networking system.
in Defence / Features Iraqi An-32s pressed into service as bombers
Posted 24 April 2017
When operations by the so-called Islamic State (also known as Daesh) began to ramp up in 2014, the Iraqi Air Force was sorely lacking in close air support and ground attack capabilities.
in Defence / Features Al Tariq guided bombs in service and combat-proven
Posted 20 April 2017
Denel Dynamics' annual report has revealed that 600 Al Tariq guided weapons have now been delivered to the United Arab Emirates, under a programme that was earlier delayed by technical challenges.
in Defence / Training Iran unveils new military trainer
Posted 17 April 2017
In a ceremony attended by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday, Iran unveiled the latest domestically-made military products developed by the Defense Ministry, including the country's first homegrown jet trainer, dubbed Kowsar.
in Defence / Features Syria gains more upgraded Su-24M2 bombers
Posted 13 April 2017
The Syrian Arab Armed Forces are receiving 10 examples of the Sukhoi Su-24M2 'Fencer-D' attack aircraft from Russia, augmenting an unknown number of existing 'Fencers'. Jon Lake reports.
in Defence / Features Kuwait plans for Eurofighter as delegation visits Italy
Posted 13 April 2017
ALAN WARNES in TURIN. – Among the many guests at the unveiling of the 500th Eurofighter at Leonardo's Turin-Caselle facility, on Tuesday was a small Kuwait delegation. It was headed up by the Kuwait Ambassador to Italy, His
in Defence / Features Growing controversy surrounds UK-supplied weapons in Yemen
Posted 10 April 2017
The British Government has said that it is “deeply concerned” by reports of the Saudi use of UK weapons against civilian targets in Yemen, though Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said he did not believe the “threshold” had been
in Defence / Features UAE ops using Wing Loong drones
Posted 29 March 2017
In recent years, the UAE has embraced a more active military role on the world stage, deploying forces in the Balkans and Afghanistan, as well as in Libya during the 2011 civil war. As Jon Lake reports, the nation has also played a major role in operations against
in Defence Dyncorp International to provide aviation field maintenances services for US Army in Egypt
Posted 28 March 2017
The US Army has engaged defense contractor DynCorp International to provide aviation field maintenance services in Egypt and the Netherlands on behalf of the Aviation Field
in Defence Lockheed Martin's UAE chief executive delivers keynote address at Interpol Security Forum
Posted 28 March 2017
Robert S. Harward, chief executive of Lockheed Martin UAE, has delivered a keynote speech to 500 global attendees at the Unity for Security Forum, in Abu Dhabi.
in Defence Airbus Defence and Space appoints four new Executive Committee members
Posted 28 March 2017
Airbus Defence and Space has appointed Jana Rosenmann, Grazia Vittadini, Bernhard Brenner and Peter Weckesser as new executive committee members.
in Defence Alligators will be with Egypt Navy this year says Russian Helicopters
Posted 27 March 2017
A top official of Russian Helicopters has confirmed that the delivery of the 46 Kamov Ka-52 'Alligator' helicopters ordered by the Egyptian Navy in 2015 will start in the second half of this year.
in Defence / Features Turkey in pilot crisis after failed coup attempt
Posted 21 March 2017
After a failed coup attempt and a series of subsequent purges, Turkey's air force has undergone a major reorganisation, with several units disbanded and large numbers of personnel arrested. As a result, the force now faces serious pilot
in Defence / Features Helicopter bonanza!
Posted 7 March 2017
It has been an impressive couple of months for Middle East air forces. The US Government approved deals with Qatar for 72 F-15QAs and also Kuwait for 40 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets in mid-November, but in early December came a bonanza of possible helicopter sales valued at more
in Defence Raytheon wins Qatar early warning radar contract
Posted 26 February 2017
Qatar has signed a billion dollar deal with Raytheon for an early warning radar system.
in Defence Boeing receives contract from the UAE to provide C-17 Globemaster III support and training
Posted 22 February 2017
Boeing has received a two-year, $18.7 million contract from the United Arab Emirates to provide C-17 Globemaster III logistics support and training simulator maintenance.
in Defence New Rockwell Collins leadership to expand Middle East presence
Posted 20 February 2017
Aviation and high-integrity solutions pioneer Rockwell Collins has revamped its Middle East leadership to head an expansion programme.
in Defence Lockheed Martin rolls out first LM-100J Super Hercules commercial freighter
Posted 13 February 2017
Lockheed Martin has officially introduced the world to the latest member of the C-130J Super Hercules family: the LM-100J commercial freighter.
in Defence Lockheed Martin to showcase latest products and capabilities at IDEX 2017
Posted 13 February 2017
Lockheed Martin is set to showcase the latest advanced technology solutions at IDEX 2017, leading defense exhibition and conference, taking place in Abu Dhabi between 19 -23 February.
in Defence / Features Airbus boosted by Kuwait Caracal order
Posted 6 February 2017
Kuwait has become the seventh customer for the Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal, the much-improved military derivative of the AS 532A2 Cougar. Jon Lake reports.
in Defence / Technology / Space Middle East in key Kymeta sea-land-air connectivity target
Posted 2 February 2017
The USA's satellite solutions provider Kymeta says the Middle East is shaping up as a key market for its mTenna high-throughput satellite connectivity terminal for which aviation grade solutions are expected by the end of the
in Defence / Features Turkey deal is big boost for Sikorsky
Posted 2 February 2017
Jon Lake looks at the Sikorsky S-70i helicopter as it continues to make inroads in the Middle East region.
in Defence BAE Systems signs agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries for TF-X Programme
Posted 30 January 2017
In the presence of The Prime Ministers of Turkey and the United Kingdom, BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has signed a Heads of Agreement to collaborate on the first development phase
in Defence / Features BAE Systems aiming for multi-billion dollar TAI-up
Posted 27 January 2017
BAE Systems is preparing for a special link-up with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Alan Warnes reports.
in Defence Saudi's first F-15SA commissioned
Posted 26 January 2017
The first F15-Saudi Advance fighter has begun operations with the Royal Saudi Air Force, the Saudi Press Agency has reported. The new variant is part of the RSAF plans to upgrade its fleet of fighter jets, ushering in a new era in the capabilities and readiness
in Defence / Events Rubb to showcase rapid deployment 'super structures' at IDEX 2017
Posted 26 January 2017
Manufacturer of prefabricated, portable structures, Rubb, will be showcasing the latest technology in rapid deployment 'super structures' at the biennial International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX),
in Defence / Features The unmanned option…
Posted 24 January 2017
Unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly being seen as a military option in the Middle East. David Oliver looks at the rise of the technology.
in Defence / Features Qatar backing new 'eye in the sky'
Posted 10 January 2017
Protecting oil and gas installations, as well as the many international events hosted by Qatar, are the main proposed roles for a purpose-designed aircraft now being developed in Germany. Alan Dron reports.
in Defence Airbus DS EBS adds portable jammer to Xpeller Counter-UAV product family
Posted 3 January 2017
Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS), future Hensoldt has added a portable jamming system to its family of Counter-UAV products which detects illicit intrusions of small drones over critical areas
in Defence Saudi sets defence budget for 2017
Posted 2 January 2017
Saudi Arabia has announced its budget for 2017 which sees an allocation of $51 billion for the kingdom's defence. Revenues are estimated at $184.5 billion. Two thirds of this is from oil revenues which are 46% higher than the 2016 projections.
in Defence / Features Military Global 6000s show operational promise
Posted 22 December 2016
Saab has expanded its range of airborne early warning and maritime patrol aircraft and now offers its Erieye and Swordfish mission systems integrated on Bombardier's Global 6000 business jet. As Jon Lake reports, these operational
in Defence / Features New role for Jordanian Skytrucks?
Posted 14 December 2016
On July 29, the US Department of Defense announced that the Sierra Nevada Corporation had been awarded what was referred to as an “undefinitized contract action” for the modification of a PZL Mielec M28 aircraft for the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
in Defence Sukhoi Superjet 100 completes further tests
Posted 25 November 2016
JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) and The Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Professor N. Ye. Zhukovsky (TsAGI), an aircraft design and test centre, completed another series of tests with regard to Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100)
in Defence Embraer receives provisional type certificate for the KC-390 basic vehicle
Posted 21 November 2016
Embraer has recently received the Provisional Type Certificate for the KC-390 Basic Vehicle.
in Defence / Features Rocketing upwards…
Posted 4 November 2016
Jon Lake takes a look at Roketsan Missiles Industries, one of Turkey's top 500 industrial concerns.
in Air Transport / Defence / People Kotil leaves Turkish Airlines for TAI leadership role
Posted 21 October 2016
Turkish Airlines CEO Dr Temel Kotil has resigned to take up a new role heading TAI – the national aerospace and technology company with a vast defence portfolio.
in Defence / Features Turkey's Air Power
Posted 21 October 2016
JON LAKE looks at the make up of the Turkish Air Force, the largest and most important of the seven military and parapublic air arms in Turkey.
in Defence / Features Mystery as Libya's 'new' aircraft fly in
Posted 14 October 2016
Have Egypt and Sudan been re-equipping the Libyan Air Force in violation of a UN Security Council arms embargo? Jon Lake investigates.
in Defence / Features Three-time training boost for Saudi pilots
Posted 11 October 2016
With deliveries of all three new trainer types ordered after a major revamp of its flying training system now under way, the Royal Saudi Air Force is entering a new era in which its student pilots will experience an advanced, all-digital cockpit
in Defence New improved A330 MRTT makes successful maiden flight
Posted 4 October 2016
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first new standard A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport.
in Defence White House approves $8billion deal for Gulf fighter jets
Posted 1 October 2016
The White House has finally approved the long drawn out requests by Kuwait and Qatar to buy up to 76 Boeing F-15 and F/A- 18E/F Super Hornet aircraft worth approximately $7 billion as well as clearing the sale of 17 Lockheed
in Defence Raytheon integrate new missile defence radar
Posted 29 September 2016
The world's newest, lower-tier air and missile defence radar just completed a critical milestone, moving it one step closer to testing in an operational environment.
in Defence / Training Jordan's F-16 pilots get new training environment from Lockheed Martin
Posted 28 September 2016
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) F-16 pilots have been given a boost with a a new simulation-based F-16 training environment being developed for Amman by manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
in Defence Raytheon Company appoints new president Raytheon International in Saudi Arabia
Posted 23 September 2016
Raytheon Company has appointed Kurt E. Amend as President, Raytheon International (RII) in Saudi Arabia.
in Defence TAI Hürkuş Aircraft completes flight testing
Posted 8 September 2016
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Hürkuş tandem two-seat trainer has completed all flight testing and obtained Type Certificate (TC) from the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with its validation
in Defence Middle East and North Africa Defence budgets to grow despite low oil price
Posted 23 August 2016
Despite fiscal concerns and a lower oil price, defence budgets in the Middle East are forecast to reach the spending highs of 2014 by 2019 at the latest, according to new analysis released today by IHS Markit.
in Defence Kuwait Ministry of Defence orders 30 H225M Caracal helicopters
Posted 10 August 2016
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the purchase of 30 H225M Caracal multirole utility helicopters as well as an associated support and services package.
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation Sukhoi rolls out Business Jets to Royal Thai Air Force
Posted 18 July 2016
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) has delivered two of its Sukhoi Business Jets (SBJ) to the Royal Thai Air Force, in a roll-out ceremony held at Sukhoi's base in Venice.
in Defence AAR adds to Afghan airlift contract
Posted 17 July 2016
Global aftermarket solutions company AAR has been awarded an additional rotary wing airlift services in Afghanistan from the US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). The award to AAR's Airlift division is part of an existing services contract to support
in Defence / Maintenance Turkish Air Force certificated as regional support centre for CN235
Posted 14 July 2016
Airbus Defence and Space has authorised the Turkish Air Force's 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Centre (2nd ASMC) in Kayseri as a regional support and maintenance centre for Airbus CN235 aircraft following a detailed
in Defence Airbus Defence and Space and Roketsan to integrate weapon systems on C295W
Posted 14 July 2016
Airbus Defence and Space and Roketsan Missiles Industries of Turkey have signed an MoU to integrate a range of weapon systems on the Airbus C295W surveillance and transport aircraft.
in Defence Roketsan and Sierra Nevada Corporation sign MoU
Posted 13 July 2016
Roketsan Missiles Industries of Turkey and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have signed an MoU at Farnborough International Airshow to explore broad areas of cooperation in air and space.
in Defence Lockheed Martin and Roketsan join forces
Posted 13 July 2016
Lockheed Martin and Roketsan of Turkey have signed a follow-on contract to finalise development of the Stand Off Missile-Joint Strike Fighter (SOM-J) cruise missile for the Turkish F-35 programme.
in Defence AAR awarded new rotary wing services task order in Afghanistan
Posted 13 July 2016
AAR has announced US Transportation Command has awarded its Airlift division a task order for additional rotary wing airlift services in Afghanistan, as part of an existing services contract to support US Central
in Defence / Training Esterline CMC Electronics signs contract for Royal Jordanian Air Force
Posted 11 July 2016
Esterline CMC Electronics has been awarded a contract by Pilatus for the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
in Defence / Training CAE wins the UAE military helicopter training contract
Posted 21 June 2016
CAE has been awarded a contract to provide the UAE Joint Aviation Command (JAC) with a suite of helicopter simulators and training devices for the NorthStar Aviation 407 Multi-Role Helicopter (407MRH) as well as the Sikorsky UH-60M
in Defence Iraq Air Force in talks for renewed support contract for AC208 fleet
Posted 16 June 2016
The Iraq Air Force has been in talks with American firms Flight Safety International and Orbital ATK to ensure that the Iraqi squadron utilizing the military version of the Cessna Caravan can become self sufficient
in Defence CAE to develop NTC for UAE
Posted 16 June 2016
CAE has been awarded contracts by the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces, including one to design and develop a comprehensive purpose-built Naval Training Centre (NTC) for the UAE Navy, featuring integrated ship
in Defence Qatar confirms Apache order
Posted 15 June 2016
Qatar has confirmed it has signed a contract with Boeing for the purchase of 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters.
in Defence / Events Airshow world first as Dassault displays stealth UAV
Posted 4 June 2016
French manufacturer Dassault achieved an air show world first today when its nEUROn unmanned combat air vehicle demonstrator was presented in flight today at an air meet at Istres organized by the French Air Force making it the first
in Defence Roketsan signs MoU with MBDA Deutschland
Posted 3 June 2016
Roketsan and MBDA Deutschland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
in Defence Northop Grumman navigation system available on Beechcraft King Air turboprops
Posted 2 June 2016
Northop Grumman's navigation system will soon be offered on Beechcraft King Air special mission aircraft.
in Defence Diamond Aircraft DA42 MPP Special Mission Aircraft improvements complete
Posted 24 May 2016
Diamond Aircraft has announced the completion of its improved and redesigned DA42 MPP Special Mission Aircraft.
in Defence Diamond Aircraft DART-450 makes successful first flight
Posted 23 May 2016
The Diamond Aircraft DART-450 (Diamond Aircraft Reconnaissance Trainer) took its first flight last week.
in Defence / Events DSEI 2017 sees an early increase in Middle Eastern participation
Posted 10 May 2016
DSEI, the integrated defence and security exhibition, is set to be the key date in the diary for Middle Eastern defence companies.
in Defence / Events MESOC 2016 to be held next month
Posted 13 April 2016
The 8th Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC 2016) will be held next month at the Le Royal Hotel in Amman, Jordan.
in Defence Saudi joins the big guns in defence spending
Posted 12 April 2016
Saudi Arabia has overtaken Russia to become the third largest spender on military equipment.
in Defence Finmeccanica signs contract to supply 28 Eurofighter Typhoons to Kuwait
Posted 5 April 2016
The Kuwait Ministry of Defence and Finmeccanica, which leads commercial activities in Kuwait on behalf of the Eurofighter consortium, today signed a contract for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft,
in Defence / Technology / Events Webinar brings Boeing and Tunisian aerospace manufacturers together
Posted 31 March 2016
In partnership with the Tunisian Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA), the USAID-financed Business Reform & Competitiveness Project (BRCP) sponsored a pioneering webinar to bring together Supplier
in Defence DIMDEX: Qatar concludes Rafale deal
Posted 29 March 2016
Qatar has finally completed the deal for 24 Dassault Rafale fighter jets at the opening day of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX).
in Defence Sweet 16 as Saudi adopts the KC-130J
Posted 18 March 2016
Saudi Arabia has become the 16th country to operate the C-130J Super Hercules to meet its refueling and airlift needs as it took delivery of two KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refuelers.
in Defence Germans approve Saudi helicopter deal
Posted 18 March 2016
Reuters has reported that the German government has approved several arms export deals with countries in the Middle East, including delivery of 23 Airbus helicopters to Saudi Arabia,
in Defence Foundation stone laid for new King Saud air base
Posted 15 March 2016
The foundation stone for the new King Saud air base in Hafr Al Batin province, has been laid by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Commander of King Saud Air Base in the Eastern Sector, Major General Ahmed bin Ali Al-Asiri, said the base will be a
in Defence UAE Armed Forces sign for eight P.1HH HammerHead UAVs
Posted 10 March 2016
The General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates Armed Force (GHQ) has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) for the acquisition of eight P.1HH HammerHead aircraft, multipurpose Unmanned
in Defence / General Aviation / Events Mahindra eyeing UAE partnership opportunities
Posted 8 March 2016
India's multinational conglomerate the Mahindra Group is eagerly eyeing aerospace and defence partnership projects in the UAE with a particular focus on Abu Dhabi.
in Defence / General Aviation / Maintenance Saudi Rotorcraft sets launch plans and new partner in the offing
Posted 7 March 2016
The Saudi Rotorcraft Support Center (SRSC), Saudi Arabia's only private company providing comprehensive, in-country maintenance repair and overhaul support for the Kingdom's diverse civil and military rotorcraft
in Defence Taqnia Aeronautics and Sikorsky to explore helicopter production in Saudi Arabia
Posted 23 February 2016
Sikorsky today signed an agreement with Taqnia Aeronautics to jointly explore helicopter production opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
in Defence First Royal Air Force of Oman Typhoon begins final assembly
Posted 19 February 2016
BAE Systems has started final assembly of the first Typhoon jet destined for delivery to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at its final assembly facility in Warton, Lancashire, UK.
in Defence Iran-Russia talks could lead to S-30 fighter jet deal
Posted 18 February 2016
Iran and Russia are stepping up their military cooperation following meetings this week between the two countries defence chiefs.
in Defence UAE customer to receive first of Saab's GlobalEye
Posted 17 February 2016
Defence and security company Saab has introduced its GlobalEye multi-role airborne surveillance system.
in Defence Turkish defence leaders to address EW & Radar Conference in Ankara
Posted 16 February 2016
The inaugural two-day International Electronic Warfare & Radar conference and exhibition hosted by Aselsan has announced that several influential figures from the Turkish Government and defence industry have
in Defence Iran is to see a 40% increase in ground-based defence radar
Posted 1 February 2016
Iran is stepping up its defence radar systems according to the commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base, Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli.
in Defence / People New defence state minister for Qatar
Posted 28 January 2016
Qatar's former foreign minister Khalid al-Attiyah has been named as the new state minister for defence affairs in a cabinet reshuffle yesterday.
in Defence Kuwaiti Typhoon contract still not signed
Posted 21 January 2016
The contract for Eurofighter Typhoons from the Kuwait Air Force has still not been signed revealed the commander of the KAF at the Manama Air Power Symposium (MAPS) which took place in Bahrain yesterday.
