Jan 24, 2002

ANKARA [MENL] -- After a suspension that lasted about a year, France andTurkey have resumed their defense dialogue.

Jan 22, 2002

LONDON [MENL] -- Leading Western contractors are quietly assessing decliningarms sales during 2002.

Jan 21, 2002

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt and France plan to sign a natural gas accord.

Jan 16, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia is said to be concerned by a rash of combatjet accidents Gulf defense sources said the Saudi Air Force has ordered aninvestigation into the accidents as well as a review of safety procedures.Earlier this month, a