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June 2007 Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Syria Orders Mig-31 From RussiaMOSCOW [MENL] -- Syria has ordered the advanced MiG-31E fighter-jet from Russia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_19_1.html Egypt Quietly Supports Hamas Takeover LONDON [MENL] -- Egypt has quietly supported the Hamas takeover of the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_19_2.html UAE Takes U.S. Firms To Set Up Industry PARIS [MENL] -- U.S. defense majors plan to establish a defense industry in the United Arab Emirates. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_19_3.html Morocco Concludes Price Talks On Rafale PARIS [MENL] -- Morocco has completed price negotiations for the purchase of the French-origin Rafael fighter-jet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_19_4.html Monday, June 18, 2007 France Seeks Mideast Markets PARIS [MENL] -- France has sought to expand its defense market in the Middle East. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_18_1.html Israel Attacked By Rocket From Lebanon TEL AVIV [MENL] -- For the first time in nearly a year, Israel was struck by rockets fired from neighboring Lebanon. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_18_2.html UAE Becomes Leading Military Market WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has become a leading military market in the Middle East. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_18_3.html Arabsat Selects Next 2 Satellites ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Saudi-led ArabSat consortium has signed contracts for its next two communications satellites. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_18_4.html Sunday, June 17, 2007 House Targets $200m In Military Aid To Egypt WASHINGTON [MENL] -- A U.S. congressional panel has set conditions that could withhold $200 million in military aid to Egypt for 2008. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_17_1.html U.S. Intel Exposed In Hamas Assault GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Hamas has captured the intelligence files of the Palestinian Authority, which include evidence of significant cooperation with Israel, the United States and Arab countries. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_17_2.html Lebanon Mulls Buying Russian Weapons NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanon has been examining the procurement of Russian weapons in the effort to quell an Al Qaida-aligned insurrection in the north. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_17_3.html U.S. Firm Wins ISR Project For Iraq WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iraq has ordered advanced airborne intelligence and reconnaissance suites from the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_17_4.html Friday, June 15, 2007 Hamas Seizes U.S.-Financed Weapons, Equipment GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Hamas has captured thousands of assault rifles and scores of combat vehicles financed by the United States and supplied by Egypt and Jordan to the Palestinian Authority. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_15_1.html U.S. Shocked By Hamas Win WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has been stunned by Hamas's capture of the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_15_2.html Saudi Outlines Financial Ties To UK ABU DHABI [MENL] -- For the first time, Saudi Arabia has outlined the financial aspects of its defense relationship with Britain. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_15_3.html M.E. Expands Presence At Paris Air Show LONDON [MENL] -- The Middle East plans to expand participation at the Paris Air Show. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_15_4.html Thursday, June 14, 2007 Iran Expands Hormuz Fleet WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran has expanded its naval fleet in the Straits of Hormuz, the passage for an estimated 40 percent of global crude oil shipments. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_14_1.html Iraqi Forces Ready To Assume Duties WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Iraq Army and police were said to be ready to assume a greater share of the security burden. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_14_2.html Hamas Plans To Take Over PA Facilities GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Hamas plans to destroy the Fatah military presence in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_14_3.html Israel Writes Off Fatah In Gaza JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has become resigned to the demise of Fatah in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_14_4.html Wednesday, June 13, 2007 Al Qaida Claims 19 Attacks In Algeria CAIRO [MENL] -- Al Qaida has reported at least 19 attacks in Algeria during the spring of 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_13_1.html U.S. Warns Of Attacks In Damascus WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has warned of sexual attacks in Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_13_2.html Israel, U.S. Hold Military Air Exercise TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel and the United States have launched an air force exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_13_3.html Germany Donates 2 Navy Boats To Lebanon LONDON [MENL] -- Germany has donated two patrol boats to the Lebanese Navy. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_13_4.html Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Turkey Establishes 3 Security Zones ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey's military has established three zones along the Iraqi border to prevent infiltration by the Kurdish Workers Party. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_12_1.html Saudi Money Finances Mosques In N. Africa WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has been funneling hundreds of millions of dollars to establish Wahabi mosques and schools in North Africa. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_12_2.html Israel Launches Spy Satellite TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has launched an advanced spy satellite. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_12_3.html Bahrain: Shi'ite Riots Orchestrated ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has concluded that the Shi'ite riots in the Gulf Arab kingdom were organized with help from Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_12_4.html Monday, June 11, 2007 U.S. Freezes Assets Of Iranian Firms WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has ordered the freezing of assets of four Iranian companies deemed facilitators of Teheran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_11_1.html U.S. Encourages Moroccan Autonomy Plan WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has expressed encouragement over Morocco's plan for autonomy for the disputed Western Sahara region. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_11_2.html CENTCOM To Improve Mideast Partnership WASHINGTON [MENL] -- U.S. Central Command plans to expand its partnership with allies in the Middle East. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_11_3.html Jordan Battles Islamist Militia AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has been battling efforts by the Islamic opposition to establish a militia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_11_4.html Sunday, June 10, 2007 U.S. Monitors Iraq-Turkish Border ANKARA [MENL] -- The U.S. military has been monitoring the Turkish border for any military incursion into neighboring Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_10_1.html Al Qaida Struggles With Funding Drop BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military has determined that Al Qaida in Iraq was struggling with a decline in funds. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_10_2.html Bush Urges JDAMS For Saudis WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has been pressing Congress not to block a proposed U.S. sale of advanced air-to-ground munitions to Saudi Arabia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_10_3.html Israeli Subsidiary Wins UK UAV Award TEL AVIV [MENL] -- A subsidiary of Israel's leading non-government-owned defense company has won a $110 million project for the British military. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_10_4.html Friday, June 08, 2007 Turkey Invades Iraq ANKARA [MENL] -- After nearly two years of threats, Turkey has invaded Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_08_1.html Israel Prepares Mini-UAV Tender TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israel Army was preparing to issue a tender for a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_08_2.html U.S. Concludes Another Gulf Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The U.S. Navy has concluded another exercise in the Gulf as part of an effort to reassure Gulf Arab allies that face threats from Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_08_3.html Saudi's Bandar Receives $2b From BAE LONDON [MENL] -- A leading Saudi prince was said to have received about $2 billion in bribes from BAE Systems. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_08_4.html Thursday, June 07, 2007 U.S. Decides Against Iran Strike WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has decided not to strike Iran's nuclear facilities. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_07_1.html GCC Mulls Joint Air Defense System ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation has been examining a regional air and missile defense system. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_07_2.html IAF, Army Sets Different Priorities TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has been divided over requirement priorities. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_07_3.html UK Fears U.S. Derailing Of Saudi Deal LONDON [MENL] -- Britain has been concerned that the United States could derail an estimated $10 billion aircraft deal with Saudi Arabia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_07_4.html Wednesday, June 06, 2007 Iraq Suspends Heavy Armor Purchase BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iraq Army does not plan to purchase main battle tanks in 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_06_1.html PSA Chief Quits For Good GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The commander of the most powerful Fatah-aligned security agency in the Gaza Strip, threatened with assassination by Hamas, has quit. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_06_2.html Hizbullah Rebuilds In S. Lebanon JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel's military has determined that Hizbullah, despite the expanded presence of the United Nations, rebuilt much or most of its force in southern Lebanon. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_06_3.html Interpol Discusses Gulf Security NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has sought to deny Central Asian military bases to the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_06_4.html Tuesday, June 05, 2007 Qatar Signs $322m Deal With EADS ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar has signed a $322 million military contract with EADS. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_05_1.html U.S. Awards $2.8b Contract To Kuwait ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The U.S. military has awarded a multi-billion-dollar logistics contract to a Kuwaiti firm. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_05_2.html Lebanon Uses Copters In CI Mission NICOSIA [MENL] -- For the first time in nearly 25 years, Lebanon's military has been deploying attack helicopters in combat operations. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_05_3.html Iran Seeks To Deny U.S. Bases In C.Asia NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has sought to deny Central Asian military bases to the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_05_4.html Monday, June 04, 2007 All U.S. Forces Arrive For Baghdad Mission WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has completed its troop surge for the counter-insurgency mission in Baghdad. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_04_1.html Boeing Sued For CIA Flights To Mideast WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Boeing has been sued by suspected Al Qaida operatives transported by the CIA to Arab countries for interrogation and torture. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_04_2.html Israel Grounds A-4 Fleet TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israel Air Force has grounded its U.S.-origin A-4 Skyhawk fleet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_04_3.html Jordan Buys More F-16s LONDON [MENL] -- Jordan has completed the purchase of an additional F-16 multi-role aircraft. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_04_4.html Sunday, June 03, 2007 All U.S. Forces Arrive For Baghdad Mission WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has completed its troop surge for the counter-insurgency mission in Baghdad. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_03_1.html Boeing Sued For CIA Flights To Mideast WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Boeing has been sued by suspected Al Qaida operatives transported by the CIA to Arab countries for interrogation and torture. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_03_2.html Israel Grounds A-4 Fleet TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israel Air Force has grounded its U.S.-origin A-4 Skyhawk fleet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_03_3.html Jordan Buys More F-16s LONDON [MENL] -- Jordan has completed the purchase of an additional F-16 multi-role aircraft. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_03_4.html Friday, June 01, 2007 Iraq Struggles With Poor Equipment WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Despite attempted reforms in the Defense Ministry, the Iraq Army continues to struggle with inadequate platforms. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_01_1.html Israel Plans Gaza Remote System TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israel Army plans to deploy a remote-controlled system that would identify and target insurgents along the border with the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_01_2.html Jordan Hosts Major Exercise AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has been hosting a major regional air force exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_01_3.html Saudis, Turkey Explore Defense Deals ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia and Turkey have been exploring the prospect of defense cooperation that would include arms sales. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/june/06_01_4.html May 2007 Thursday, May 31, 2007 U.S. Sanctions Sudan's Arms IndustryWASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has imposed sanctions on Sudan's defense industry. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_31_1.html Hamas Doubles Warhead Size TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The ruling Hamas movement has doubled the size of the warhead of its Kassam-class, short-range missile. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_31_2.html GCC Army Chiefs Mull Exercises ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council has sought to launch an intensive training regimen to enhance regional security. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_31_3.html Iran Develops Warplane Equipment NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has developed key equipment for combat jets. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_31_4.html Wednesday, May 30, 2007 GCC Receives U.S. Withdrawal Message ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Bush administration has indicated that the United States would leave Iraq and most of the Gulf region by 2009. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_30_1.html Israel Army Prepares C4I Project TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israeli military has been preparing a command, control, communications, computers and intelligence project that would link all services to each other and to the General Staff. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_30_2.html Israel Sells UAVs To Singapore LONDON [MENL] -- Israel's leading non-state-owned defense contractor has sold unmanned aerial vehicles to Singapore. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_30_3.html Morocco Offers To Host Africom WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Morocco has offered to host the U.S. military's new command in Africa. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_30_4.html Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Israel's Military Demoralized TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military was reported to have been demoralized by the government's refusal to order a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_29_1.html Al Qaida Refrains From Sea Missions ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Al Qaida was said to have reduced or suspended maritime operations in the Gulf. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_29_2.html Iran Would Use Missiles Against GCC WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. intelligence community has determined that Iran was preparing to use its huge missile arsenal in any attack on American allies in the Gulf. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_29_3.html Bushehr Could Rapidly Advance Iran's Nukes LONDON [MENL] -- The operation of Iran's first nuclear reactor could rapidly advance the Islamic regime's campaign for nuclear weapons. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_29_4.html Monday, May 28, 2007 Iran Still Hasn't Paid For Bushehr MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has again complained that Iran was not fulfilling its obligation to pay for the $1 billion nuclear reactor project at Bushehr. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_28_1.html Israel Uses F-16 In Gaza Strikes GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Israel has begun to use the F-16 multi-role fighter in air strikes on the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_28_2.html Jordan Reports F-5 Crash AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has reported a crash of a U.S.-origin fighter-jet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_28_3.html Egypt Rocked By MB-Aligned Strikes WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Egypt has been rocked by labor unrest said to have been supported by the Islamic opposition, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_28_4.html Sunday, May 27, 2007 Syria Said To Run Insurgents In Lebanon NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria was said to operate the Al Qaida network in Lebanon and directing the Islamic insurgency in that country. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_27_1.html Bush OKs $1B Military Sale To Iraq LONDON [MENL] -- Iran continues to rapidly increase its fleet of gas centrifuges for the production of enriched uranium. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_27_2.html IAF Seeks New Rules On Munitions Use TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israel Air Force has sought to revise policy on the use of munitions against insurgency and low-signature targets. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_27_3.html Kuwait, U.S. Conclude Security Talks ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait and the United States have concluded their semi-annual security dialogue. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_27_4.html Thursday, May 24, 2007 IDEF-2007 Marred By Bombing ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey's most important defense exhibition has been marred by a suicide bombing that killed six people. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_24_1.html Iran Continues To Increase Centrifuges LONDON [MENL] -- Iran continues to rapidly increase its fleet of gas centrifuges for the production of enriched uranium. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_24_2.html U.S. Appeals For More Aid To Abbas WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration, warning of a debacle in the Gaza Strip, has appealed for more U.S. security aid to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_24_3.html Iraq Allocates $1.5b For Weapons BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iraqi government has allocated more than $1.5 billion for military procurement in 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_24_4.html Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Iraq Prepares For Rapid U.S. Pullout BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has been drafting a plan to maintain security in case of a rapid U.S. military withdrawal. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_23_1.html Amid Missile Strikes, U.S. Endorses Abbas WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has endorsed Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas amid his failure to halt the militia war in the Gaza Strip and missile strikes against Israel. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_23_2.html Israel Designs Mobile Bomb Shelters JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has designed and developed the world's first mobile bomb shelter in an effort to protect against intensified Palestinian missile strikes from the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_23_3.html Syria OKs Transfer Of Russian SAMS To Iran LONDON [MENL] -- Syria plans to transfer advanced Russian-origin air defense systems to Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_23_4.html Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Turkey Bolsters Military Near Iraq ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has been bolstering its military along the border with Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_22_1.html Lebanon Battles Al Qaida In North NICOSIA [MENL] -- Al Qaida, supported by Syria, has engaged security forces in northern Lebanon in the worst fighting in nearly a decade. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_22_2.html Hamas Takes Over Gaza Strip TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has concluded that Hamas succeeded in seizing Fatah-controlled property and equipment in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_22_3.html Bahrain Undergoes New Wave Of Unrest ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has been experiencing a new wave of Shi'ite unrest. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_22_4.html Monday, May 21, 2007 Saudis, Morocco Launch Strategic Ties CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strategic cooperation that could facilitate major arms purchases by the North African kingdom. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_21_1.html Iran Reports 1,600 Nuke Centrifuges NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran continues to report progress in its uranium enrichment program. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_21_2.html U.S. Funds THAAD Purchase By Israel WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Congress has sought to increase missile defense aid to Israel to facilitate the purchase of a new American system. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_21_3.html Sudan's Military Attacks Darfour LONDON [MENL] -- The United Nations has determined that Sudan's military, despite a ceasefire agreement, conducted attacks against civilians in the war-torn Darfour province. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_21_4.html Sunday, May 20, 2007 Al Qaida Divided Over Suicide Strikes CAIRO [MENL] -- Al Qaida was said to have been divided over its suicide strike policy in Algeria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_20_1.html U.S. Warns Of Attacks In Saudi WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has warned of an impending attack on Westerners in Saudi Arabia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_20_2.html PA Leader Deemed Unable To Take Decisions JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, despite the Hamas threat, has been deemed unable to make decisions, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_20_3.html GCC Plans First IAEA Nuke Session ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Arab states plan to convene their first technical session in an effort to launch a regional nuclear plan. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_20_4.html Friday, May 18, 2007 Al Qaida Seeks To Disrupt Algerian Elections CAIRO [MENL] -- Al Qaida has launched an effort to disrupt Algerian national elections. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_18_1.html UN Reinforces Protection In Gaza GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The United Nations has reinforced its facilities amid the militia war in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_18_2.html Saudi Orders NCW From BAE LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has ordered a network centric warfare system and armored combat vehicles in contracts that approach $500 million. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_18_3.html China Reduces Military Sales To Sudan WASHINGTON [MENL] -- China was believed to have reduced or halted weapons sales to Sudan. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_18_4.html Thursday, May 17, 2007 Abbas Forces Flee Hamas Fighters GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Despite U.S.-financed training and equipment, Palestinian Authority forces have unable to confront Hamas. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_17_1.html Oman Holds Naval Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has conducted a regional navy exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_17_2.html Iran Develops, Procures Cruise Missiles WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran has been procuring and developing a range of cruise missiles to prepare for war with the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_17_3.html Israel Plans Nano-Satellite Launch HERZLIYA, Israel [MENL] -- Israel has planned the first launch of a nano-satellite. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_17_4.html Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Assad Overcomes Secular Opposition WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The regime of President Bashar Assad has easily overpowered its Western-supported opposition, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_16_1.html Israel Holds Major Military Exercise TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has launched a major military exercise that included government leaders. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_16_2.html Hamas Obtains U.S. Weapons, Controls N. Gaza GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Hamas has seized hundreds of U.S.-financed assault rifles and other weapons from the Palestinian Authority as the Islamic movement consolidates control over the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_16_3.html Saudis Display F-15s Near Israel ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia, in a move meant to defy the United States, has displayed its F-15 fleet in an air force base near the Israeli border. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_16_4.html Tuesday, May 15, 2007 U.S. Assures PA That Israel Won't Invade GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The United States has assured the Palestinian Authority that Israel would not invade the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_15_1.html Oman Deploys F-16s In Air Force ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has acquired and deployed new F-16 multi-role fighters supplied by the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_15_2.html Tunis, U.S. Discuss Military Cooperation CAIRO [MENL] -- Tunisia and the United States plan to discuss an expansion of military and security cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_15_3.html Turkey Launches Major Exercise ANKARA [MENL] -- The Turkish Navy has launched a major exercise in the Mediterranean. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_15_4.html Monday, May 14, 2007 Turkey Signs F-16 Sale With U.S. ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has signed a $1.78 billion agreement to purchase 30 F-16 Block 50+ fighters from the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_14_1.html Saudis Worry Over U.S. Pro-Shi'ite Policy WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has become increasingly concerned that the United States would allow Iran to dominate Iraq and the Gulf region. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_14_2.html Fatah, Hamas Switch Roles In Militia War GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Fatah and Hamas have switched roles in their militia war, with the Islamic movement playing the spoiler in the Palestinian Authority's new security plan. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_14_3.html Greece Again Confronts Insurgents ATHENS [MENL] -- Three years after the government declared victory, Greece faces a revival of an insurgency movement. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_14_4.html Sunday, May 13, 2007 Egypt Examines Mig-29 Offer From Russia MOSCOW [MENL] -- Egypt has been negotiating with Russia for the procurement of the advanced MiG-29 fighter-jet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_13_1.html Syria Advances Military Exercise Sked TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Syria has advanced its military schedule in what could signal plans for war with Israel in 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_13_2.html U.S. Extends Sanctions On Syria WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has extended sanctions on Syria for another year. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_13_3.html Qatar Conducts Military Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar has completed another major military exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_13_4.html Wednesday, May 09, 2007 PA Moves Toward Army GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority said it was establishing an army. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_09_1.html U.S. Seeks To Rectify UK Arms Corruption WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States, dismayed by the refusal to investigate an alleged BAE slush fund for Saudi princes, plans to press Britain to enhance anti-corruption legislation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_09_2.html U.S. Quietly Sees C. Asia As Iran Option WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States was believed to have sought allies in Central Asia to prepare a military option against Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_09_3.html Sudan Employs Chinese, Russian Arms LONDON [MENL] -- Despite international sanctions, China, Russia and Arab states continue to supply weapons to Sudan. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_09_4.html Tuesday, May 06, 2007 UAE Seeks To Expand GCC Military Ties ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has been urging development of the militaries of Gulf Arab allies. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_08_1.html U.S. To Sell Ammo To Iraq WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to sell more than $500 million worth of ammunition and military equipment to Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_08_2.html Turkey Seeks Sidewinder From U.S. WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Turkey has submitted a formal request for an advanced U.S. air-to-air missile. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_08_3.html Syria Revises Military Draft NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria has revised regulations for compulsive military service. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/05_08_4.html Sunday, May 06, 2007 Bahrain Prepares For Iran-U.S. War ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has reported preparations for a war between Iran and the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/06_05_1.html Iraqi Network Disclosed In Iran BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military has targeted an Iraqi insurgency network equipped and trained in Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/06_05_2.html Israel Plans Air-Ground Exercises In 2007 TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The military has approved a series of combined air-ground exercises in 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/06_05_3.html Kuwait Upgrades Air Defense System ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has launched a project to modernize its air defense umbrella. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/06_05_4.html Thursday, May 03, 2007 Iraq: Al Qaida Chief Killed By Rivals BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has assessed that Al Qaida's network chief was probably killed by rivals in the Islamic movement. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/02_05_1.html Saudis Stress Global Oil Security ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has launched a drive to enhance cooperation to secure crude oil facilities and shipments in the Gulf. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/02_05_2.html Iraq Concludes Naval Deal With Malaysia BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has concluded an agreement to procure naval vessels from Malaysia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/02_05_3.html Congress: India Builds Military Ties With Iran WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Congress has determined that India was developing military relations with Iran despite a nuclear agreement with the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/02_05_4.html Wednesday, May 02, 2007 Terrorism Rises By 25%+ In 2006 WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States, pointing to the increasing use of suicide car bombs and chemical weapons, has determined that attacks deemed terrorist have risen by more than 25 percent worldwide in 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/02_05_1.html Military Dismissed Need For War Readiness JERUSALEM [MENL] -- For years, Israel's military leadership dismissed the need to prepare for conventional war, a government commission said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/02_05_2.html Iranian Nuke Attack On Israel Slight TEL AVIV [MENL] -- A leading Israeli strategist has dismissed the likelihood of an Iranian nuclear attack on the Jewish state. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/02_05_3.html Iraq Plans To Expand Army In 2007 BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iraq Army plans to expand significantly over the next few months. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/may/02_05_4.html Monday, April 30, 2007 Al Qaida Planned Air Strikes In Mideast ABU DHABI [MENL] -- A huge Al Qaida network was said to have planned air attacks on strategic sites throughout Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/30_04_1.html Military Intervenes In Turkish Crisis ANKARA [MENL] -- In the most serious crisis in a decade, Turkey's military has intervened to prevent an Islamic takeover of the nation's presidency. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/30_04_2.html Algeria Kills Al Qaida No. 2 CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria has reported the death of the No. 2 figure in the new Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/30_04_3.html Abbas Forces Fail To Secure Egypt-Gaza Border GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Despite significant training and U.S. aid, the Palestinian Authority has failed to secure its border with Egypt. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/30_04_4.html Sunday, April 29, 2007 U.S. Negotiates Major Arms Deal With Qatar WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been negotiating a major arms sale to Qatar. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/29_04_1.html Morocco Details Al Qaida Recruitment CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has reported a cell that recruited young Muslims to fight the U.S. military in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/29_04_2.html Iran Creates Women IRGC Force LONDON [MENL] -- Iran has created a women's insurgency force meant to help annex Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/29_04_3.html PA Security Plan Said To Have Failed GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority security plan has been deemed a failure. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/29_04_4.html Thursday, April 26, 2007 U.S., Bahrain Join In Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain and the U.S. military have conducted an exercise that envisioned an Iranian attack on the U.S. Fifth Fleet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/26_04_1.html Iranian Trainers Operate In Gaza TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israeli military has located Iranian trainers in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/26_04_2.html Turkey Launches Air Defense Tender ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has launched an effort to procure an air defense system. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/26_04_3.html Al Qaida In Algeria Recruits Iraq Veterans CAIRO [MENL] -- Al Qaida has recruited veterans of the Sunni war in Iraq for operations in Algeria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/26_04_4.html Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Algerian Offensive Deemed Effective WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Algeria's military operation against Al Qaida has been deemed effective, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/25_04_1.html Israel Warns Of Major Attack On Gaza GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Israel's military has warned of a major attack against Palestinian insurgency strongholds in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/25_04_2.html Al Qaida Readies Attacks On Western Enclaves LONDON [MENL] -- Al Qaida was believed to be preparing to strike Western enclaves in North Africa. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/25_04_3.html Iran, U.S. Clash Near Iraqi Border WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran and the United States have increased intelligence operations along the border with Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/25_04_4.html Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Syria Deploys Iranian Missiles TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has assessed that Syria deployed an Iranian-origin cruise missile. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/24_04_1.html Turkey Prepares Attack Timetable ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey was said to have drafted plans for a major military operation in northern Iraq over the next few weeks. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/24_04_2.html U.S. Approves Turkish Torpedo Request WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has approved a Turkish request for torpedoes. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/24_04_3.html U.S. Plans 10 Gated Neighborhoods In Baghdad WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military plans to form at least 10 walled communities in Baghdad. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/24_04_4.html Monday, April 23, 2007 U.S. Agrees To Renew Arms Supply To Israel WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has approved the first weapons sale to Israel since the war in Lebanon in 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/23_04_1.html U.S. Builds Security Wall In Baghdad BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military has begun construction of a security wall to protect a besieged Sunni community in Baghdad. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/23_04_2.html Turkey Launches Procurement Projects ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has decided to procure a range of major platforms that could approach $1 billion. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/23_04_3.html Morocco Arrests Another Al Qaida Bomber CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has arrested another Al Qaida suicide bomber. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/23_04_4.html Sunday, April 22, 2007 Egypt Demands Advanced Weapons From U.S. CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt has demanded additional U.S. military aid and advanced weapons. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/22_04_1.html Iraq Acquires Southern Province BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iraqi government has acquired security responsibility for another province. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/22_04_2.html Turkey Intensifies PKK Operation Near Iraq ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has intensified its offensive against the Kurdish insurgency near the border with Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/22_04_3.html Iran Sees Saudis As Target For Defense Ties NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has designated Saudi Arabia as a leading candidate for defense and strategic cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/22_04_4.html Thursday, April 19, 2007 Americans In Libya Feel Vulnerable CAIRO [MENL] -- The growing U.S. presence in Libya has become increasingly concerned over anti-American unrest and the lack of response by the North African regime. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/19_04_1.html Israeli Military Expects Missile War TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military expects the next war to include intense rocket and missile attacks on the Jewish state. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/19_04_2.html Saudis Launch 6 Satellites MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has launched six Saudi satellites, including a reconnaissance facility, into orbit. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/19_04_3.html Iran Builds First Naval Destroyer NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported the completion of its first naval destroyer. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/19_04_4.html Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Syria Contains At Least 3 Missile Major Sites WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Syria contains at least three major ballistic missile sites. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/18_04_1.html Iran Builds Naval Attack Facilities NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran was said to have constructed terminals for rapid response naval strikes against U.S. warships in the Gulf. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/18_04_2.html Morocco Increases Forces Around Embassies CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has increased security around Western installations. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/18_04_3.html PLO Could Close Embassies In Arab World RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The Palestine Liberation Organization has been examining a plan to close embassies in the Arab world. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/18_04_4.html Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Qatar Defends U.S. Military Presence ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar has defended the presence of the U.S. military, but said the emirate would not participate in any American-led attack on Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/17_04_1.html Algeria, Libya Ok Security Cooperation CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria and Libya have agreed to revive security cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/17_04_2.html Iran Launches Nuke Tender NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has launched a tender for the construction of two nuclear energy plants. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/17_04_3.html U.S. Sees Likud Transformation To Labor WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States regards the endorsement by Israel's major right-wing parties of a unilateral Palestinian state as extremely positive. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/17_04_4.html Insurgents Infiltrate Baghdad's Green Zone BAGHDAD [MENL] -- After years of efforts, Sunni insurgents have succeeded in penetrating Baghdad's fortified Green Zone. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/15_04_1.html U.S. Warns Americans In Morocco CAIRO [MENL] -- The State Department has warned Americans of the prospect of continued insurgency attacks in Morocco. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/15_04_2.html Turkey Imposes Military Sanctions On Iraq ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has decided to impose military sanctions on Iraq for its failure to halt the Kurdish insurgency. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/15_04_3.html U.S. Agrees To Raise Defense Ties With Israel WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has agreed to raise the level of defense relations with Israel. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/15_04_4.html Friday, April 13, 2007 Al Qaida Reaches Top Level Of Algerian Regime CAIRO [MENL] -- Al Qaida has succeeded in targeting the top level of the Algerian regime. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/13_04_1.html Saudis Regard Congress As Hostile ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia regards Congress as a leading enemy of the Arab kingdom. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/13_04_2.html Qatar Holds Major Military Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar has been conducting a major military exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/13_04_3.html IAI, Northrop Team On Spy Satellites MOSCOW [MENL] -- The United States was said to be planning to launch a war with Iran with a salvo of cruise missiles against military and other strategic facilities. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/13_04_4.html Thursday, April 12, 2007 Kuwait, Saudis Discuss Military Cooperation ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have been discussing bilateral military cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/12_04_1.html PA Drafts 100-Day Security Plan GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has launched a 100-day security plan. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/12_04_2.html Iranian Missiles Can Strike Europe WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran has at least 20 missiles that could strike targets in Europe. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/12_04_3.html U.S. Plans To Open War With Cruise Missiles MOSCOW [MENL] -- The United States was said to be planning to launch a war with Iran with a salvo of cruise missiles against military and other strategic facilities. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/12_04_4.html Wednesday, April 11, 2007 U.S. Seeks Major Arms Deal With Saudi WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration, amid concern within the military, has sought to conclude an agreement for a major U.S. weapons sale to Saudi Arabia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/11_04_1.html Iran Reports 3,000 Centrifuges For Nukes http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/11_04_2.html Abduction Becomes Major Revenue In Gaza GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Palestinian insurgency groups and organized crime have joined forces to form an abduction industry. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/11_04_3.html Iraq Army Acquires Troop Carriers BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iraq Army has acquired U.S.-origin light armored vehicles. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/11_04_4.html Tuesday, April 10, 2007 U.S. Ready To Upgrade Ties With Libya WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been preparing to expand relations with Libya. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/10_04_1.html Yemen Reports Gains Against Shi'ite Rebels CAIRO [MENL] -- Yemen has reported significant gains in the war to crush the Shi'ite insurrection in the north. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/10_04_2.html Israel Reenters Gaza In Fierce Clash GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Israeli military has reentered the Gaza Strip in one of the fiercest clashes since November 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/10_04_3.html Turkey Advances In F-16 Upgrade For Jordan ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has advanced in its upgrade of the F-16 multi-role fighter fleet of Jordan. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/10_04_4.html Sunday, April 08, 2007 Kuwait Conducts Rare Night Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has completed a rare multi-service night military exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/08_04_1.html Egypt Details Al Qaida Revival CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt has outlined a plot to reestablish the Al Qaida network. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/08_04_2.html Algeria Conducts Huge CI Offensive CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria was said to have been conducting its largest counter-insurgency operation in years. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/08_04_3.html Hamas Will Not Merge Force With PA GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Hamas has refused to merge its new Executive Force with other agencies in the Palestinian Authority. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/08_04_4.html Friday, April 06, 2007 Iran Advances In Enriching Uranium WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. intelligence community has determined that Iran was rapidly advancing in its uranium enrichment program. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/06_04_1.html Turkey, Syria Discuss Security Ties ANKARA [MENL] -- Syria and Turkey have again sought to improve security cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/06_04_2.html Iran, Kuwait Launch Security MoU ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has ratified a security cooperation accord with Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/06_04_3.html Iraq Obtains Military Copters BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has received U.S. and Russian military helicopters. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/06_04_4.html Thursday, April 05, 2007 Qatar Ready To Purchase EADS Stake ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar has advanced in plans to purchase a stake in a leading European defense firm. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/05_04_1.html Israel Approves Limited Operations In Gaza TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israeli military has been allowed to resume limited operations in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/05_04_2.html Jordan Launches Nuke Project AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has launched preparations to construct its first nuclear power plant. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/05_04_3.html Kuwait Asks NATO For Nuke Help ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has asked NATO for help to battle a nuclear weapons attack. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/05_04_4.html Wednesday, April 04, 2007 Congress Told U.S. Gains In Iraq Exaggerated WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Congress has been told that the gains of the Iraqi military have been greatly exaggerated. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/04_04_1.html Iran, Syria Prepare For War In Mid-2007 JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel's intelligence community has assessed that Iran and Syria were preparing for war in mid-2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/04_04_2.html Iran Prepares Next-Generation Shihab TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Iran has been working on a new-generation Shihab-class intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of striking most of Europe. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/04_04_3.html UAE Advances In Corvette Program ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has been advancing in a project to procure six small corvettes for the navy. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/04_04_4.html Monday, April 02, 2007 Turkey Decides On Major Projects ANKARA [MENL] -- After a delay of more than a decade, Turkey has decided on major weapons procurement projects. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/02_04_1.html U.S. Deems Iran Main Threat TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israel Air Force has sought to reduce its sensor-to-shooter cycle. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/02_04_2.html Israel Seeks To Cut Sensor-To-Shooter Cycle CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria has determined that the Islamic insurgency has largely replaced its Al Qaida-aligned insurgency leadership. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/02_04_3.html Algeria Reports New Salafist Leadership ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The State Department has expressed concern over the prospects of anti-American unrest in Qatar. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/02_04_4.html Sunday, April 01, 2007 Iraq Navy Self-Sufficiency Expected By 2011 BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq expects to achieve naval self-sufficiency by 2011. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/04_01_1.html Quietly, IAF Reduces Focus On Iran TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel Air Force has quietly reduced its focus on the Iranian nuclear threat. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/04_01_2.html Turkey Again Rejects U.S. Military Request ANKARA [MENL] -- The government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan was said to have again rejected a Pentagon request to expand U.S. training rights in Turkey. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/04_01_3.html U.S. Warns Of Protests In Qatar ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The State Department has expressed concern over the prospects of anti-American unrest in Qatar. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/april/04_01_4.html March 2007 Friday, March 30, 2007 Iran Conducts Recon Missions In YemenCAIRO [MENL] -- Iran has been conducting reconnaissance missions in Yemen. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_30_1.html U.S. Forces Dismissal Of Israeli Official TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The United States has forced the resignation of another senior Israeli defense official connected to arms sales to China. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_30_2.html Russia Launches Energy Project In Syria NICOSIA [MENL] -- Russia has launched crude oil and natural gas production projects in Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_30_3.html Morocco Reports Gain In CI Campaign CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco continues to report progress in a campaign to unravel Al Qaida's network in the North African kingdom. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_30_4.html Thursday, March 29, 2007 U.S. Fears Congressional Action Against Turkey WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has warned Congress against the passage of resolutions that could harm relations with Turkey. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_29_1.html Quietly, Israel Resents Testy U.S. Treatment JERUSALEM [MENL] -- At first glance, the Israeli-U.S. relationship appears harmonious, characterized by similar doctrines and strategies. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_29_2.html U.S. Navy Launches Mock Strikes On Iran ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The U.S. Navy has launched its largest exercise in the Gulf since 2003. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_29_3.html Iran Finances N. Korean Missile Programs Iran has been the leading financier of North Korea's missile programs, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_29_4.html Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Israel Tests Arrow-2 Subsystems TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has tested enhanced subsystems of the Arrow-2 missile interceptor. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_28_1.html Egypt Quietly Abandons Gaza TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Egypt's military has quietly abandoned the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_28_2.html Iran Resumes Payment For Bushehr MOSCOW [MENL] -- Iran was said to have resumed payment to Russia for the nuclear reactor at Bushehr. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_28_3.html Al Qaida Seeks To Produce Rockets In Saudi WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Al Qaida has sought to produce rockets and missiles for attacks in Saudi Arabia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_28_4.html Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Iran Expands Arak Facility WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran has resumed construction at its heavy water nuclear reactor in Arak. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_27_1.html U.S. Expects Al Qaida To Expand Chlorine Attacks WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military expects Al Qaida to increase the use of chlorine in bombing attacks in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_27_2.html U.S. Maintains Support Of Egypt WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has decided to maintain support of the regime of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak amid its crackdown on the opposition. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_27_3.html Morocco Details Suicide Bombing Plot CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has disclosed an Al Qaida plot to launch a suicide bombing campaign against Western targets in the North African kingdom. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_27_4.html Monday, March 26, 2007 Al Qaida Begins To Flee Baghdad BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Al Qaida has begun to flee the Iraqi capital. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_26_1.html Palestinians Build Cannon GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Palestinian insurgency movement has developed a cannon capable of rapid artillery fire into Israel. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_26_2.html Kuwait Tests Amoun SAM System ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has completed what officials termed a successful demonstration of an Egyptian-origin air defense system. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_26_3.html Iran Launches Naval Exercise NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has launched a major naval exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_26_4.html Friday, March 23, 2007 U.S. Expects Israel To Defend Itself From Iran WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. intelligence community expects Israel to either preempt or retaliate against any Iranian missile attack. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_23_1.html Syria Key Gateway For Al Qaida WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has determined that despite repeated appeals Syria remains the primary gateway of Al Qaida operatives to Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_23_2.html Germany Markets Leopard MBT To Gulf ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Germany plans to market its advanced main battle tank to the Gulf Cooperation Council. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_23_3.html Turkey, U.S. Disagree Over F-16 Deal ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey and the United States have failed to reach agreement on production and delivery of F-16s for the Middle East country. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_23_4.html Thursday, March 22, 2007 Iraq Navy Plans To Procure 21 Vessels BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq plans to significantly expand its navy. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_22_1.html U.S. Warns Of Al Qaida In N. Africa WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has warned of increasing Al Qaida activity in North Africa. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_22_2.html Hamas Recruits In Egypt CAIRO [MENL] -- The ruling Hamas movement has been recruiting operatives in neighboring Egypt. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_22_3.html UAE Likely To Buy U.S. Aircraft Firms WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates was expected to purchase two aircraft engine repair firms in the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_22_4.html Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Israel Sets No-Fly Zone Near Gaza JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has imposed a no-fly zone near the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_21_1.html BAE Can't Shake Off Saudi Slush Fund LONDON [MENL] -- BAE Systems can't seem to rid itself of a police investigation into the company's alleged slush fund for Saudi princes. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_21_2.html Russia Ready To Expand Mideast Market WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Russia intends to significantly expand defense exports to the Middle East, particularly in markets dominated by the United States, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_21_3.html Iraq Captures Top Al Qaida Aide BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has captured a leading Al Qaida aide in a security operation with U.S. forces in Baghdad. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_21_4.html Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Israel Sets No-Fly Zone Near Gaza JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has imposed a no-fly zone near the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_20_1.html BAE Can't Shake Off Saudi Slush Fund LONDON [MENL] -- BAE Systems can't seem to rid itself of a police investigation into the company's alleged slush fund for Saudi princes. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_20_2.html Russia Ready To Expand Mideast Market WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Russia intends to significantly expand defense exports to the Middle East, particularly in markets dominated by the United States, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_20_3.html Iraq Captures Top Al Qaida Aide BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has captured a leading Al Qaida aide in a security operation with U.S. forces in Baghdad. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_20_4.html Monday, March 19, 2007 U.S. Warns Of Turkish Backlash WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has warned of a backlash by Turkey should Congress pass a resolution that blames the NATO ally for killing more than 1 million Armenians during World War I. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_19_1.html Iranian Opposition Presence In Iraq Jeopardized BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iranian opposition in Iraq has again been placed in jeopardy. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_19_2.html UN Presence In Gaza Comes Under Threat GAZA CITY [MENL] -- After decades of feeding and housing refugees, the United Nations has come under threat in the Palestinian Authority. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_19_3.html Iran Develops Air Defense System NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported the development of an enhanced air defense system. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_19_4.html Sunday, March 18, 2007 U.S. Braces For Shi'ite Unrest WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military effort to stabilize Iraq was expected to be challenged by unrest within the majority Shi'ite community. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_18_1.html Sudan Ruled Accountable For USS Cole WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Sudan has been deemed responsible for the Al Qaida attack on the USS Cole in 2000. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_18_2.html PA Unity Govt. Won't Stop Militia War GAZA CITY [MENL] -- A Fatah-Hamas government was not expected to end the militia war between the two rival movements. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_18_3.html Iran Said To Pay 90% Of Bushehr Contract NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran said Russia has been paid 90 percent of the $1 billion contract for the nuclear reactor at Bushehr. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_18_4.html Thursday, March 15, 2007 Syria Operates Al Qaida In Lebanon NICOSIA [MENL] -- For the first time, Lebanon has accused Syria of controlling an Al Qaida network. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_15_1.html Morocco Says W. Sahara Infiltrated By Al Qaida CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has asserted that Al Qaida infiltrated the disputed Western Sahara region. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_15_2.html New Group Claims Attacks On Internet GAZA CITY [MENL] -- A new Islamic group has claimed responsibility for bombings of Internet cafes in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_15_3.html Qatar Seeks To Buy Up To 10% Of EADS LONDON [MENL] -- Qatar continues efforts to purchase a major stake in one of Europe's largest defense contractors. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_15_4.html Wednesday, March 14, 2007 GCC Shies Aways From U.S. Security Aid ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council has shied away from accepting U.S. aid to protect Gulf Arab energy assets. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_14_1.html Suicide Strikes Return To Morocco CAIRO [MENL] -- Al Qaida suicide attacks have resumed in Morocco. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_14_2.html Merkava Line Moves Toward Halt TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The production of Israel's Merkava Mk-4 main battle tanks has been winding down amid the military's failure to order the armored vehicle over the next year. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_14_3.html Russia Announces Bushehr Delay MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has announced a delay in the launch of Iran's first nuclear reactor. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_14_4.html Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Al Qaida Threatens Western Europe LONDON [MENL] -- Al Qaida has issued threats against Austria and Germany. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_13_1.html PA Orders NSF Deployment In Gaza GAZA CITY [MENL] -- For the first time in years, the Palestinian Authority has begun deployment of the National Security Force in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_13_2.html Britain Negotiates Arms Deals With Libya LONDON [MENL] -- Britain has been negotiating what could be a major defense deal with Libya. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_13_3.html U.S. Grants Turkey A Major Energy Role ANKARA [MENL] -- The United States wants Turkey to play a major role in global energy supply. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_13_4.html Monday, March 12, 2007 Russia Coordinates With U.S. On Bushehr MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia, in what appears to be in coordination with the United States, has decided to delay the completion of Iran's first nuclear reactor. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_12_1.html Syria Deploys Thousands Of Rockets Near Israel TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has determined that Syria deployed more than 1,000 missiles and rockets near the Jewish state. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_12_2.html Morocco Arrests Leading Insurgent CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has reported the arrest of a leading Islamic insurgent. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_12_3.html Israel Unveils Combat Robot TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has unveiled a combat robot that could replace troops. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_12_4.html Sunday, March 11, 2007 Syria Develops Bio-Weapons WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Syria has advanced in efforts to produce biological missile warheads. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_11_1.html Iran Could Build First Nuke Device In 6 Months LONDON [MENL] -- Iran could assemble its first nuclear bomb within six months, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_11_2.html Israel's Military Exercises In W. Bank Villages JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel's military, determined to bolster combat skills, has been conducting counter insurgency exercises in Palestinian villages in the West Bank. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_11_3.html Two Mig-29s Downed In Yemen CAIRO [MENL] -- The Yemeni Air Force has lost two MiG-29 fighter-jets amid the Shi'ite revolt in the north. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_11_4.html |
