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13 March

The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) conducted a flypast over Doha today to celebrate the air defence partnership between both nations. The United Kingdoms Red Arrows joined QEAF and RAF Typhoon jets for an exciting flypast for spectators and senior representatives from both air forces gathered in Dohas harbour. The Red Arrows and Qatars aerobatic display team performed thrilling displays over the seafront. The RAF Typhoons were from 12 Squadron, the joint UK-Qatar Typhoon squadron, which is currently deployed to Qatar to support the formation of the QEAFs first Typhoon squadron and to support air security operations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Typhoons from 7 Squadron, the QEAFs first Typhoon squadron, flew alongside the RAF in the flypast. To successfully form 7 Squadron, the two air forces are collaborating in Qatar to apply the knowledge gained while working together on the joint Typhoon squadron at RAF Coningsby.

British-Qatari Typhoon Squadron to Extend Partnership

The UK Royal Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force have agreed to extend their bilateral Typhoon cooperation for two more years.

12 March

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Iran Says Deal Reached to Buy Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets

Iran has finalized a deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, state media reported, as defense cooperation between the two countries deepens.

8 March

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Four Dead in Syria Drone Strike: Monitor

A drone strike killed four people in government-held eastern Syria in an area controlled by Iran-backed factions, a war monitor said.

7 March

Israeli army vehicles move along a road during a raid in the Jenin camp for Palestinian refugees in the occupied West Bank

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Israeli Forces Kill Six Palestinians Including Wanted Militant in Jenin Raid

Israeli troops killed six Palestinians in Jenin, including an alleged militant accused of killing two Israelis.

7 March

A Cham Wings Airlines Airbus is pictured at Syria's Aleppo airport after flights were diverted from Damascus following an Israeli strike

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Israel Strike Knocks Out Airport in Syria’s Aleppo: State Media

Israeli warplanes struck Aleppo airport, causing significant damage that halted flights to and from Syria's war-battered second city.

6 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Al-Qaeda Confirms Top Figure Killed in Yemen Strike: Monitor

Al-Qaeda confirmed the death of a senior figure in the jihadist network's Yemen branch in a suspected US air strike last month.

2 March

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EDGE Group to Supply $24M Compact Thermal Sights to UAE Military

EDGE Group will provide individual compact thermal sights to the UAE Armed Forces for 91 million Emirati Dirham ($24.77 million).

1 March

PKK fighters in northern Iraq near the Turkish border

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkish Drone Kills Two PKK-Affiliated Fighters in Iraq: Kurds

A Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq killed two Yazidi fighters affiliated with the rebel PKK, Iraqi Kurdish officials said.

1 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Top Al-Qaeda Figure Killed in Yemen Air Strike: Sources

A senior Al-Qaeda figure was killed in a suspected US air strike in war-torn Yemen, security and local government sources said.

Feb- 2023 -

28 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Has Uranium Particles Enriched to Nearly Bomb Grade: IAEA

The UN nuclear watchdog confirmed it had detected particles of uranium enriched in Iran up just under the 90 percent needed to produce an atomic bomb.

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