Russia buying foreign combat UAVs from UAE, 50 from Israel
MOSCOW — Russia plans to purchase unmanned aerial vehicles from the United Arab Emirates. The Russian Army is said to have ordered nearly 50 UAVs from Israel in sales (more…)
Israel’s Elbit Systems offers coastal protection system for India
TEL AVIV — A leading Israeli defense firm has been lobbying for an Indian maritime security project. Israel’s Elbit Systems has developed an integrated maritime solution presented to the (more…)
Turkey’s satellite integration and test center completed
LONDON — Turkey has progressed in a reconnaissance satellite project. The Turkish Defense Ministry has overseen the development of the GokTurk satellite program for the military. In the latest (more…)
China and India continue border buildup near Himalayas
A contingent of about 50 Chinese People’s Liberation Army soldiers on horses and ponies intruded into a territory garrisoned by Indian troops and demanded the Indians move away because (more…)
Anti-China Philippine protests forced closure of Manila embassy
Philippine nationals living around the world launched a global day of protest against Chinese aggression on July 24, apparently forcing the Chinese embassy in Manila to close. China’s forceful (more…)
U.S. to reduce presence in Gulf from two carrier groups to one
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy, amid major budget cuts, has decided to limit its presence to one aircraft carrier strike group in the Gulf. Officials said the Navy would (more…)
U.S. to reduce presence in Gulf from two carrier groups to one
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy, amid major budget cuts, has decided to limit its presence to one aircraft carrier strike group in the Gulf. Officials said the Navy would (more…)
Bahrain intelligence reports Shi’ite insurgents now targeting royals
ABU DHABI — Bahrain has determined that Iranian-backed Shi’ite insurgents were targeting the nation’s royal family. Officials said Bahrain’s security services have assessed that the Shi’ite revolt was beginning (more…)
Saudi prince given ‘carte blanche’ to make National Guard top force
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has been quietly reorganizing what could become the most powerful military force in the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. Arab diplomats said Saudi King Abdullah (more…)