Dec 18, 2002

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt has introduced into service U.S.-built minesweepers aspart of a naval effort to help protect the nation's territorial waters andshipping lanes in the Mediterreanean and the Red Sea.

Dec 16, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has launched an effort to develop its navalcommando force.

Dec 12, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has decided to procure the U.S.-built F-16multi-role aircraft.

Dec 11, 2002

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt is said to have turned down a U.S. request for the useof military bases.