Yemen officials say U.S. drone attacks targeted Al Qaida leaders
CAIRO — The United States has been targeting the Al Qaida leadership in Yemen. The Yemeni government said the latest U.S. air strikes targeted the leadership of Al Qaida (more…)
U.S., Qatar renew longstanding agreement on military cooperation
WASHINGTON — Qatar and the United States have renewed a long-term defense cooperation agreement. Officials said the Gulf Cooperation Council emirate renewed the U.S.-Qatar Defense Cooperation Agreement during the (more…)
Northrop Grumman wins contract to upgrade Saudi National Guard
WASHINGTON — The U.S. defense industry has formed a team to further enhance the Saudi Arabian National Guard. A U.S. defense major, Northrop Grumman, has been organizing contractors to (more…)
Chinese troops violate agreement, kidnap Indian herdsmen
At least 3 Indian herdsmen were detained by Chinese border guards who crossed the Line of Actual Control. The incident occurred on Dec. 5 in the Chumar sector of (more…)
S. Korea expands air defense identification zone to overlap China’s
South Korea’s newly-established extended Air Defense Identification Zone officially took effect at 2 p.m. on Dec. 15, with the inaugural patrol flight of a ROK Air Force’s Boeing 737 (more…)
Israel is first Mideast state invited to join European nuclear group
LONDON — Israel has joined an international nuclear council. The European Council for Nuclear Research, deemed the flagship of European science, has accepted Israel as a full member. The (more…)
U.S. details troop presence in Jordan, Egypt, Libya, Somalia, Yemen
WASHINGTON — The United States has detailed its military presence in the Middle East. The administration of President Barack Obama has reported to Congress on the U.S. military presence (more…)
U.S. tests high-energy laser capable of intercepting mortars, UAVs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has reported success in a laser defense program designed to intercept mortars and aircraft. In November 2013, the army conducted its first successful interception (more…)
Russia finds high demand for its helicopters in Middle East
MOSCOW — Russia has been expanding helicopter sales to the Middle East. Officials said state-owned arms export agency Rosoboronexport has overseen an increase in military helicopters to the Middle (more…)