Jun 29, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has launched a drive to improve the skills andtraining of officers as part of Muscat's effort to modernize its military.

Jul 10, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Egypt has again offered to help Gulf Arab nations inregional defense.

Jul 11, 2001

ISLAMABAD [MENL] -- Pakistan's military is preparing to accept delivery ofits first Al Khalid tanks.

Jul 13, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- China critics in Congress assert that Beijing continuesto violate its pledge to refrain from selling missiles to the Middle East.