Jan 21, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has approved the purchase of 16 British combathelicopters in a $430 million.

Jan 23, 2002

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's navy has bolstered the capability of its fastattack craft amid warnings of a terrorist outrage from the MediterraneanSea.

Nov 14, 2002

ATHENS [MENL] -- The Hellenic Navy has introduced into service the first ofup to five missile boats in a project that exceeds $600 million.

Dec 04, 2002

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece is expecting the first of three fast attack navalvessels by the end of the year.