UAE

Suicide bombing hits UAE-backed force in Yemen’s Aden

A suicide bombing hit Yemeni troops trained by the United Arab Emirates in the government bastion of Aden, a security source said, with at least five people dead or wounded

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US approves sale to UAE of 300 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles

The U.S. State Department approved the sale to the United Arab Emirates of 300 AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles for an estimated $270.4 million

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Saab rolls out first GlobalEye early warning aircraft, destined for UAE

Sweden's Saab rolled out its first Bombardier Global 6000 jet-based GlobalEye swing-role early warning aircraft featuring the new Erieye ER long-range radar

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Tank battle rocks Yemen’s ‘coup-hit’ Aden

At least 9 people were killed in fighting between separatists and Yemen government troops as a tank battle broke out in Aden

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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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Norway suspends arms exports to UAE over Yemen war

Norway announced it has suspended arms and ammunition exports to the UAE because of the nation's involvement in the Yemen war.

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Saudi-led coalition airstrikes kill 68 Yemen civilians in a single day – UN

68 Yemeni civilians were killed in two air raids by the Saudi-led Arab coalition, the UN humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen Jamie McGoldrick said

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Russia’s Su-35 fighter to fly at Dubai Airshow, increasing UAE deal speculation

Russia's Su-35 multi-role fighter will fly at the Dubai Airshow, increasing speculation over UAE deals for the jet and other aircraft, including the F-35

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Pratt & Whitney awarded $2.7 billion C-17 engine sustainment contract

Pratt & Whitney was awarded a $2.7 billion contract for engine sustainment support for the C-17 Globemaster cargo aircraft

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