Awad Mustafa
Awad Mustafa was a Middle East and Africa correspondent for Defense News.
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Jordan asks US to deploy Patriot air defense systems
Jordan's military has also responded to allegations that U.S. aircraft were using local air bases to supply Israel with equipment and ammunition.
Kuwait receives four Eurofighter Typhoons
The Eurofighter acquisition program is part of a collaboration between Kuwait and Italy, in which their air forces train together.
US Approves $785M Bombs Package for UAE
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates for over 14,000 Paveway guided bombs and Joint Direct Attack Munition kits worth an estimated $785 million.
CAE Lands $113 million in UAE Naval, Training & Simulation Work
The Canadian firm will design and develop a comprehensive Naval training center, as well as a suite of helicopter simulators and training devices for the Joint Aviation Command.
War Rages in Yemen, Despite UAE Ceasing Active Military Ops
The Saudi-led coalition has been engaging in UN-sponsored peace talks with Houthi rebels now for almost two months.
UAE Announces End of Yemen Military Operations
The UAE has announced the end of its military operations in Yemen today.
Russia: Iran To Receive S-300 Air Defenses by Year's End
Russia will complete the delivery of the S-300 air defense systems to Iran by the end of 2016.
UAE Military Aircraft Crash Raises Safety Concerns
A United Arab Emirates military aircraft crashed Sunday, killing a pilot and an instructor.
