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Kuwait Tests Military Interoperability
Kuwaiti ground and air forces conducted exercise Desert Horizon in November 2023 to evaluate the level of interoperability among units from different military branches.
Attended by Kuwait Armed Forces Acting Chief of Staff Maj. Gen.…
U.S. Navy Contributes to Bahrain’s Environment Protection
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As part of an annual oil spill response exercise, the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Environmental Division conducted a salvage and pollution response drill in November 2023 in Bahrain.
The three-day exercise…
Bahrain modernizes Air Force
Bahrain is equipping itself with sophisticated U.S.-made fighter jets to ensure the security of the Arabian Gulf.
In March 2023, Bahraini officials celebrated the upcoming delivery of the first of 16 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. The…
Kyrgyzstan Reaches Hydroelectric Plant Deal with Neighbors
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Securing energy supplies for its population, Kyrgyzstan plans to build its Kambar-Ata 1 hydropower plant along the Naryn River with the help of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
In January 2023, the energy ministers of…
Following in Daesh’s Footsteps, Houthis Persecute Women
In a flagrant violation of human rights and the values of the Yemeni people, the Iranian-backed Houthi militia issued a directive to its militiamen in December 2022 to ban women from traveling without being accompanied by a male relative.…
U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Stresses Security Ties
New U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Manuel Micaller introduced himself in Dushanbe in April 2023 by stressing regional security cooperation between the two countries.
Micaller presented his credentials to Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on…
U.S. renews commitment to Jordan’s security
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To discuss security cooperation and bilateral relations, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as part of a trip to the Middle East and met with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al…
Lebanese Armed Forces sustains mission
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To mitigate financial hardship experienced by Lebanese security forces, the United States and United Nations implemented a temporary support program in April 2023 to help sustain the country’s military institutions.…
UAE plays leading role in space exploration
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Built by Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and dubbed Rashid, the first Arab-built lunar spacecraft reached the moon’s orbit courtesy of the United Arab Emirates.
The small and lightweight rover was carried into…
Qatar Prevents Cyberattacks During the World Cup
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The Qatari National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) honored 38 cadets from the Ministry of Defense for their contribution to securing Qatar’s cyberspace during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
“Our prudent leadership realized…