Qatar-Sudan defense pact thought tied to major aid from Doha
ABU DHABI — Qatar and Sudan have signed a defense cooperation agreement. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Qatar buys satellite long-range communications system from France
LONDON — Qatar has ordered a military satellite communications system from France. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Japan’s Abe meets Putin in Beijing, setting up Tokyo visit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan and President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a one-on-one meeting in Beijing during the APEC summit to discuss pressing bilateral issues as well (more…)
Seoul halts work on disputed island, easing tensions with Tokyo
The South Korean government announced Nov. 1 that it would cease any construction projects on the Dokdo Island which is also claimed by Japan. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Report: Morsi’s ouster shattered Turkey’s expensive alliance plan
WASHINGTON — Turkey’s hopes of a military alliance with Egypt has been shattered, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Libyan militia say Egypt supplying tribes with arms from Belarus
CAIRO — Libya has detected the influx of arms supplies to tribes from the former Soviet Union. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Israel starts production for Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter
TEL AVIV — Israel has launched a production line for the Joint Strike Fighter. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Israel reports successful test of new Barak-8 missile defense system
TEL AVIV — Israel has overseen what was termed the successful test of an advanced missile defense system. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
U.S. simulation: Israeli strike on Iran no longer ‘significant factor’
TEL AVIV — The United States is no longer concerned that Israel could attack Iran, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)