Nov 26, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has launched a $125 millionproject to upgrade its fleet of military helicopters.

Dec 03, 2001

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Iran has signed a $150 million deal for the purchase ofRussian military helicopters.

Dec 05, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan plans to establish a field hospital in Afghanistan aspart of the U.S.-led effort to replace the Taliban regime.

Dec 06, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus plans to pour new funds into itsmilitary amid renewed tension on the divided island.