Defending the Homeland

Egypt’s military leaders embrace the country’s legacy of military strength EGYPTIAN ARMED FORCES Throughout ancient history, Egyptian warriors excelled as archers. Therefore, their country is known as the “Land of the Quiver.” In…

Qatar expands Al Udeid Air Base

UNIPATH STAFF Qatar has allocated $1.8 billion to modernize Al Udeid Air Base, the main air base the United States uses in its military and counterterrorism operations in the Middle East and Afghanistan.  According to Deputy Commander…

Saudi Navy procures new helicopter

UNIPATH STAFF Royal Saudi Navy Commander Gen. Fahd bin Abdullah al-Ghufaili launched the country’s first MH-60R helicopter in September 2018, part of the kingdom’s adoption of top-tier military technology to help stabilize the Middle…

Egypt trains with Arab partners

UNIPATH STAFF Egypt hosted what it called the first joint Arab military exercise on its soil. Military forces from six Arab countries gathered at Mohammed Najib Military Base near Alexandria during November 2018 for the Arab Shield 1…

Iraq Seeks Jordanian Partnership

UNIPATH STAFF During a meeting in Baghdad in October 2018, Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed   Ali al-Hakim and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi agreed to form a committee to strengthen security cooperation, protection of their…