ABU DHABI — Kuwait, amid a national debate, has delayed ratifying the Gulf Cooperation Council security cooperation accord. The parliament of the GCC sheikdom has been divided over whether (more…)
CAIRO — Yemen has sent dozens of Al Qaida operatives to Saudi Arabia. The Yemeni Defense Ministry said 29 members of Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula were extradited (more…)
WASHINGTON — Kuwait has received its first strategic air transport from the United States. The Kuwait Air Force has taken formal delivery of its first C-17 from the U.S. (more…)
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia has seen a loss of influence amid the Shi’ite rebel advance in neighboring Yemen, a report said. The Institute for Gulf Affairs said Shi’ite rebels (more…)
LONDON — Saudi Arabia has been negotiating a major naval deal with Germany. Officials and industry sources said the Saudi Defense Ministry was discussing the procurement of patrol boats (more…)
ABU DHABI — Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have been exploring the prospect of expanding military cooperation. Officials said an Egyptian military delegation held talks in Abu Dhabi (more…)
WASHINGTON — The United States has advanced in a project to expand its military presence in Bahrain. Officials said the Defense Department has been awarding contracts for the expansion (more…)
LONDON — Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest procurer of foreign combat systems, has intensified demands for offsets. Industry sources said Riyad has been revising regulations for foreign bidders for (more…)
LONDON — Saudi Arabia has advanced in the development of an unmanned aerial vehicle for border security operations. Industry sources said the Royal Saudi Air Force has overseen development (more…)
