May 22, 2008

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Syria has been negotiating with Russia for an advanced submarine.

May 26, 2008

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran and Syria have sought to agree on joint weapons procurement from Russia.

Jul 02, 2009

MOSCOW [MENL] -- At least two Middle East navies have been examining the
prospect of procuring submarines from Russia.

Dec 01, 2009

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has launched its Su-35 fighter-jet program.