Mar 10, 2003

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkish plans to purchase U.S. weapons could be underthreat amid Ankara's refusal to allow the deployment of American troops inthe planned war against Iraq.

Feb 17, 2003

ANKARA [MENL] -- The Boeing Co. has signed a contract with a Turkish defensefirm to be a subcontractor in a $1 billion project to supply airbornewarning and control system aircraft to Ankara's air force.

Jan 15, 2003

LONDON [MENL] -- Iran has examined a proposal to convert the Russian-originAn-140 transport into an airborne early-warning platform.

Nov 05, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Royal Saudi Air Force is preparing to absorb a rangeof advanced aircraft serviced by nationals.