Jul 17, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia is quietly examining the prospect ofpurchasing the Eurofighter warplane.

Jul 20, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has succeeded in efforts to persuade theUnited States to review and improve relations with the kingdom.

Jul 24, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has agreed to explore the prospect ofmilitary cooperation with Sudan.

Jul 26, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has announced that it has designed a system toprotect tank crews from enemy lasers.