Defence
Middle East defence news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.
News
US defence contractor confirms Abu Dhabi move
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to establish regional presence in UAE capital this year
Abu Dhabi firm secures Kuwaiti maritime defence contract
Abu Dhabi Ship Building to supply landing craft to the Kuwait Navy
UAE signs $1.4bn-worth of defence deals at IDEX
UAE defence contracts include supply of advanced weaponry, such as drones and laser-guided missile systems
BAE Systems secures $23m defence deal in Oman
The UK defence firm to supply F-16 support equipment
Naval exercise raises tensions in Strait of Hormuz
US attempts to play down significance of show of force in the Arabian Gulf
Agility secures contract with UK defence ministry
The 27-month deal covering operations in Afghanistan will yield revenue of $15m
US Navy opens fire on 'hostile' vessel off coast of Dubai
One killed and three injured in confrontation with USS Rappahannock in Arabian Gulf
Iran threatens to enact law to block Strait of Hormuz
More than 100 Iranian MPs sign bill aimed at disrupting world’s most important oil shipping lane
Morocco plans to sign US weapons deal
Morocco defence contract involves the upgrade of 200 tanks
Swiss firm signs Saudi defence deal with BAE
Aircraft deliveries will start in 2014
Analysis
Region steps up military spending
Defence expenditure in Middle East and North Africa rose in 2012 as global spending declined
Tehran publicity stunts mask harsh economic reality
Iran’s economy is on the verge of collapse as international sanctions cripple key industries
Comment
Can a country buy its own security?
Defence spending in the region is on the rise, but amassing an arsenal is not the best way to run a country
Data
Defence data
A look at the Middle East’s defence data
Tenders
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Kuwait: Cleaning services
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Kuwait: Upholstery materials
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Kuwait: Iron cabinets and beds
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Saudi Arabia: Asbestos replacement
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Saudi Arabia: Air-conditioning
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Saudi Arabia: Air-conditioners
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Kuwait: Aircraft hangar lighting units
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Kuwait: Electrical equipment works
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Kuwait: AC, ventilation and cooling equipment works
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Kuwait: Electrical, mechanical and AC equipment works
Contracts Awarded
Swiss firm signs Saudi defence deal with BAE
Aircraft deliveries will start in 2014
