Dec 09, 2008

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has been advancing in its program to procure a
maritime patrol aircraft.

Jan 15, 2009

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey was expected to wait at least a decade for a
promised European air transport.

Feb 01, 2009

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq, bolstered by enhanced airborne reconnaissance, has
succeeded in conducting national elections without a hitch.

Feb 26, 2009

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates, ending a delay of more than a
year, has selected a European defense major to supply advanced jet trainers
to the air force.