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Dec- 2018 -27 DecemberEurope
Princely ties: The growing Chechnya-Gulf security relationship
Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s Middle East engagement appears set for substantial growth in special forces and counterterrorism training
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyBusiness
US approves sale to Bahrain of 28 TOW missile Improved Target Acquisition Systems
The US State Department approved the sale to Bahrain of 28 TOW Improved Target Acquisition Systems and related equipment, at estimated cost of $80 million
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Jun- 2018 -23 JuneBusiness
Lockheed awarded $1.1 billion contract for 16 F-16 Viper fighter jets for Bahrain
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.1 billion contract to produce 16 F-16 Viper Block 70 fighter aircraft for Bahrain
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10 JuneCommentary
Gulf armed forces urgently need new HR models
Gulf Cooperation Council countries have invested heavily in military equipment. Now they need to invest in people, Strategy& partner Haroon Sheikh writes
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May- 2018 -18 MayBusiness
US approves $45 million sale of 3,200 bomb bodies to Bahrain
The U.S. State Department approved an estimated $45 million sale of 3,200 general purpose and penetrator bomb bodies to Bahrain
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Apr- 2018 -29 AprilBusiness
US approves $911 million sale to Bahrain of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters
The U.S. State Department approved the sale to Bahrain of 12 Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters along with missiles, rockets, guns and other equipment at an estimated cost fo $911.4 million
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Jan- 2018 -15 JanuaryAir
Qatari fighter jets intercept UAE passenger plane en route to Bahrain
Qatari fighter jets intercepted a UAE commercial flight en route to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates civil aviation authority said.
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Dec- 2017 -29 DecemberBusiness
Raytheon awarded $634 million contract for AMRAAM air-to-air missiles
Raytheon has been awarded a $634 million contract for production of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), with many earmarked for foreign military sales
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Oct- 2017 -19 OctoberMiddle East
Bahrain modernizing special forces with elite parachute team
Bahrain's push to modernize its military continues apace, with HALO parachute jump training for Royal Guard special forces who gave a demonstration at BIDEC
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17 OctoberBusiness
Lockheed Martin announces $3.8 billion sale of F-16 Vipers to Bahrain
The government of Bahrain announced has finalized a $3.8 billion purchase of F-16 fighter jets from U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin.
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