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7 March

EDGE Group, Indra to Offer Military Radars for Non-EU, NATO Users

EDGE Group and Indra have agreed to offer military radars for “untapped and fragmented” markets outside Europe and NATO.

7 March

On 1 March 2024, Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal officially opened a permanent UK military facility at Al-Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. The new HQ, accommodation and welfare facility is called Donnelly Lines, aft Sgt Donnelly who died in Feb 1943 in Furijarah after the crew of an RAF Wellington Bomber crash landed. The facility demonstrates the UK and RAF commitment to the UAE and the region as we stand side by side to work for peace and stability in the region. The UAE and the UK have a long and shared history and this development is the next step of that bilateral friendship.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Opens Permanent Military Site in Al Minhad, UAE

The UK government has opened a permanent military center, the Donnelly Lines, at the Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE.

7 March

Rojoef Manuel

Qatari Navy Orders Two Fast Attack Craft From Turkish Shipbuilder

Turkish company Dearsan Shipyard has signed a contract to supply two 164-foot fast attack craft to the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces.

7 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Three Killed After Missile From Yemen Hit Bulk Carrier: US Military

A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden, with the crew reporting three people killed and at least four wounded, the US military said.

6 March

Rojoef Manuel

Nexter Offers Latest VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle to Qatar

French defense contractor Nexter has offered its latest VBCI infantry fighting vehicle to Qatar for its military modernization beyond 2030.

6 March

Joe Saballa

US Military Deploys AI to Aid Air Strikes in Middle East

The US military has confirmed its deployment of artificial intelligence in the Middle East to aid its combat operations.

6 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Gaza Truce Talks Enter Fourth Day After US Urges Speedy Deal

International mediators were set for a fourth day of talks with Hamas after US President Biden called on the militant group to agree to a truce deal with Israel by the start of Ramadan.

5 March