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China's First Home-Made Aircraft Carrier Begins High-Speed Testing
China's first domestically produced aircraft carrier has begun its second stage of testing, closing down large parts of the Yellow Sea to naval traffic while it practices high speed maneuvers and tests the endurance of its propulsion system, experts
Britain Unveils Model of Tempest Fighter Jet
Britain unveiled a model of a sleek proposed fighter jet named Tempest, raising questions about the future of European defence cooperation, given that Germany and France launched their own fighter jet program a year
Greek Prime Minister Defends Saudi Arms Deal
Greece's junior coalition party leader on Monday faced questioning in Parliament and calls for his suspension over a failed deal to sell Greek army missiles to Saudi
U.S. Senate Passes $700 Billion Defense Bill for 2018
The U.S. Senate passed a $700 billion defense policy bill on Thursday, backing President Donald Trump's call for a bigger, stronger military, but leaving unsettled how to fund the massive spending increase amid a Republican-led push to cut
Qatar Airways Buys 9.61% Stake in Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways has broadened its global reach by purchasing a 9.61% stake in Cathay Pacific, adding another strategic investor to the Hong Kong carrier's complicated share register at a time when it is looking to cut
Turkish, Iranian Chiefs-of-Staff Meet in Ankara
Top Iranian and Turkish Military Chiefs in a meeting in Ankara discussed ways to improve the two countries' security, particularly in border areas, and continue the fight against terrorism, Fars News Agency (FNA)
Dubai Secures $3 Billion Loan for Airports Expansion
The Dubai government said it had secured $3 billion in long-term financing for the expansion of its
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Meets Donald Trump
Saudi Arabia has claimed "a historic turning point" in relations with the US after President Donald Trump welcomed Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House earlier this
Egypt's Military to Form Pharmaceutical Company
Egypt's military has received the license required to form a pharmaceutical company, a decree by Prime Minister Sherif Ismail
UAE, France to Conduct Gulf 2016 Military Exercises
A contingent of French armed forces arrived in the UAE Monday to take part in the joint military exercises, UAE national news agency WAM
North Korea Planning Another Nuclear Test
North Korea has completed preparations for another nuclear test, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported earlier this week, citing South Korean government sources who said the North may use a previously unused tunnel at its mountainous test
China Developing New Long-Range Bomber
China is developing a new long-range bomber, the Head of the Chinese Air Force was quoted as saying in state media on Friday, the latest move in its ambitious military modernization
Iran Eyes More Jets on Top of Pending Deals Worth $50 Billion
Iran has expanded its search for aircraft and is looking to order dozens more jets while it continues to try to overcome hurdles to deals worth some $50 billion with Airbus and Boeing, Iranian officials and Western industry sources
Qatar Airways, Boeing in Talks for Narrowbody Planes
Qatar Airways is in advanced talks with Boeing to buy up to 30 narrowbody planes and will not rule out additional cancellations of delayed deliveries from rival Airbus, the airline's chief executive said on
US Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Monday to meet US military commanders and Iraqi officials, as Washington seeks to capitalize on the recent seizure of a major airbase close to ISIS-held
Royal Saudi Air Force Participates at Anatolian Eagle Exercise
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is participating in "Anatolian Eagle – 4" Military Training hosted by Turkey for about 20 days. This is the fourth representation of Saudi Arabia at one of the largest military exercises of its