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Gulf States in First Joint Naval Exercises With Israel

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have launched joint naval exercises with Israel for the first time, amid tensions with Iran.

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Israel Holds Largest-Ever Air Force Drill With UAE Visit

Israel is holding its largest-ever air force exercise this week with the United Arab Emirates' air force chief set to inspect the drills. 

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Ukrainian Armor to Market UAE Unmanned Ground Vehicle

UAE-based autonomous technologies company Milanion Group authorized Ukrainian Armor to market and distribute its AGEMA Unmanned Ground Vehicle 8×8.

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‘Potential Hijack’ of Ship off UAE Coast Has Ended: UK Maritime Security Agency

An incident where a ship may have been hijacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has ended and the vessel is safe, a UK maritime security agency said on Wednesday.

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UAE Navy to Acquire Emirates Patrol Vessels in $952M Contract

The UAE Navy has ordered four new offshore patrol vessels from the Emirati shipbuilder Abu Dhabi Ship Building, the “largest-ever order” received by the company.

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Biden Admin to Push Through with $23 Billion Weapons Sale to UAE

The administration of US President Joe Biden is moving forward with the sale of high-powered weapons and military equipment worth $23 billion to the UAE.

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Biden Reviews Gulf Arms Deals, Starts Long Path With Iran

President Biden's administration signaled a fresh look at US policy in the Middle East, announcing reviews of massive arms packages for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

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UAE Signs Deal to Buy 50 F-35s, up to 18 Reaper Drones From US: Sources

The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 fighter jets and up to 18 MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to sources.

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US Senators Fail to Block Trump Sale of F-35 Jets, Drones to UAE

Democrats failed to block the United States from selling top-of-the-line fighter-jets to the United Arab Emirates, with most senators dismissing fears that President Trump was setting off a dangerous arms race.

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US Must Protect Israel’s QME After F-35 Sale to UAE

The US sale of F-35 jets to the United Arab Emirates once again underscores the imperative of maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge – and of ensuring that problematic regional actors do not get access to such advanced technologies.

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