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New defence deals signed as Dimdex concludes ARABIA

New defence deals signed as Dimdex concludes

The largest edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (Dimdex) 2016 concluded with eight new deals, bringing the total value of agreements signed by Qatar to QR32.58bn.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar, France sign Rafale jet contract as Dimdex opens ARABIA

Qatar, France sign Rafale jet contract as Dimdex opens

The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (Dimdex) 2016, inaugurated by HH the Emir, was the platform for Qatar signing a nearly €6.7bn contract with France to buy 24 Rafale fighter aircraft.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar an important strategic regional partner for UK, says Fallon ARABIA

Qatar an important strategic regional partner for UK, says Fallon

British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has said that Qatar is an important regional strategic partner for Britain in all fields, especially in terms of military and defence relations.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
More Russian warplanes leave Syria as Kerry plans Moscow visit INTERNATIONAL

More Russian warplanes leave Syria as Kerry plans Moscow visit

A second group of Russian warplanes flew out of Syria Wednesday in line with Moscow's decision to withdraw most of its forces, as US Secretary of State John Kerry prepared a rare trip to Moscow ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Russia begins withdrawal of military equipment from Syria ASIA

Russia begins withdrawal of military equipment from Syria

Russia has begun to withdraw military equipment from Syria, the defence ministry said Tuesday, after Moscow announced it will pull the bulk of its forces from the war-torn country.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Australia unveils 'massive' increase in defence spending INTERNATIONAL

Australia unveils 'massive' increase in defence spending

Australia unveiled a massive new investment in the nation's defence capabilities on Thursday to address what Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called ‘high stakes’ and ‘momentous times’ in Asia.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Britain needs nuclear weapons, says US defence secretary INTERNATIONAL

Britain needs nuclear weapons, says US defence secretary

Britain must renew its submarine-borne Trident nuclear weapons system if it is to maintain its “outsized” role in world affairs, US defence secretary Ash Carter said in comments published yesterday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
India, UAE eye deals on defence, infrastructure INTERNATIONAL

India, UAE eye deals on defence, infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed arrives, to hold talks with Modi today

4:45 AM November 25 2016
US and India consider joint patrols in South China Sea INTERNATIONAL

US and India consider joint patrols in South China Sea

The United States and India have held talks about conducting joint naval patrols that a US defence official said could include the disputed South China Sea, a move that would likely anger Beijing ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
US defence budget focuses on changing environment: Carter INTERNATIONAL

US defence budget focuses on changing environment: Carter

US Defence Secretary Ash Carter said yesterday the Pentagon would seek a $582.7bn defence budget next year and reshape its spending priorities to reflect a new strategic environment marked by Russian assertiveness and the rise of Islamic State.

4:45 AM November 25 2016