Multiple Russian intrusions seen as test of NATO warning system
In its most provocative maneuver since the end of the Cold War, Russia dispatched waves of combat aircraft in a bid to penetrate NATO member states’ air space. SUBSCRIBE (more…)
Azerbaijan’s location enhances value of its strategic ties with Israel
TEL AVIV — Israel and Azerbaijan have become leading partners in defense and energy, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Al Qaida’s order: ‘Go to Tunisia and storm … the dens of infidelity’
CAIRO — Arab Spring didn’t begin with the overthrow of Tunisia’s ruler in 2011, but rather with fair elections that replaced a Muslim Brotherhood parliament with that of a (more…)
Bahrain boosts combat readiness of Royal Guard amid Shi’ite revolt
ABU DHABI — Bahrain plans to modernize security around the royal family. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Qatar, China to ‘upgrade our bilateral ties to a strategic relationship’
ABU DHABI — Qatar and China have agreed to a strategic alliance. Officials said the two countries pledged to establish cooperation in a range of fields, including defense, energy, (more…)
Israel moves intelligence chief to high priority Northern Command
TEL AVIV — Israel has reshuffled its military brass. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Turkey to collaborate with U.S. firms on UAV assembly, payloads
ANKARA — Turkey is working with a U.S. manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Israel to buy more F-35 stealth fighters from U.S. despite tensions
Amid severe diplomatic friction between the Obama Administration and Israel, robust arms deals are continuing without hindrance. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Russia’s third Kilo-class sub to Vietnam noted by Beijing
Moscow has announced that Russia will hand over the third of the six Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines purchased by Vietnam by the year’s end. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)