Jul 01, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has increased its budget to $17 billion with a $6billion deficit.

Jul 18, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- The government has launched a policy of encouraging Greekdefense contractors to merge in an effort to avoid duplication in productionas well as research and development.

Jul 20, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt has launched projects in the field of nuclear researchand remote-sensing satellites with China.

Jul 25, 2001

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Two Israeli defense firms have signed an alliance accordto develop and market a joint air force training package.