Nov 08, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- A leading Gulf Arab naval contractor has signed astrategic accord that will expand its production capabilities.

Nov 13, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Egypt has ordered an additional 100 M1A1 tanks from theUnited States and hopes to increase its Abrams tank fleet to 755.

Nov 14, 2002

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan plans to establish a new plant to assemble securityvehicles for the Middle East and Persian Gulf regions.

Dec 02, 2002

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Egypt plans to launch an estimated $280 million project forthe manufacture of 25 Russian transport aircraft.