WASHINGTON — Mauritania has acquired intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in its war with Al Qaida. A leading U.S. consultant has reported that the Mauritanian Air Force has achieved (more…)
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia was said to be preparing to execute Shi’ite dissidents. An opposition think tank asserted that Saudi Arabia intends to execute at least 26 Shi’ite dissidents, (more…)
LONDON — Britain has launched a drive to reassure the Gulf Cooperation Council of the West’s commitment to the region. Britain sent Defense Secretary Philip Hammond on a four-nation (more…)
About 1,000 U.S. and Philippine troops are holding a joint naval exercise off the coast of the Philippine main island of Luzon but only 80 nautical miles away from (more…)
China last week signed a series of lucrative contracts with Greece, worth $4.5 billion, including one granting China the right to operate the port of Piraeus for 35 years. (more…)
GAZA CITY — Hamas has been preparing for an Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip. Palestinian sources said Hamas and Islamic Jihad have been mobilizing for an Israeli military (more…)
NICOSIA — Lebanon, warning of a major strike, has cracked down on the Sunni insurgency. The Lebanese military and security forces have been rounding up hundreds of insurgency suspects (more…)
MOSCOW — Russia has been enhancing a helicopter ordered by the Middle East. Officials said the Russian Defense Ministry was developing a fifth-generation attack helicopter. They identified the helicopter (more…)
WASHINGTON — Jordan has been modernizing its F-16 multi-role fighter fleet. Industry sources said the Royal Jordanian Air Force was selecting contractors and systems to enhance its more than (more…)
