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March 2007 Thursday, March 08, 2007 Russia Signs Major Arms Deals With Iran, SyriaMOSCOW [MENL] -- The regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to keep secret its arms deals with Iran and Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_08_1.html Israel On Alert For Iranian Attack JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has placed its foreign installations on alert for an Iranian strike. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_08_2.html GCC Must Modernize Security Agencies ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has called on Gulf Cooperation Council states to modernize their security agencies. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_08_3.html U.S. Rolls Out Apaches For Kuwait AWASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has prepared another delivery of attack helicopters to Kuwait. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_08_4.html Friday, March 02, 2007 Iraq Falls Short In Baghdad Deployment WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has determined that Iraq deployed far fewer troops than promised for the current offensive against Al Qaida in Baghdad. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_02_1.html Hizbullah Plays Leading Role In Iranian Strategy WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. intelligence community has determined that Hizbullah plays a leading role in Iran's asymmetrical warfare strategy. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_02_2.html Italy, Qatar Train Navies ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Italy and Qatar have been conducting joint naval training. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_02_3.html Jordan Develops MPAVs ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Jordan has introduced a family of mine-protected armored vehicles. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_02_4.html Thursday, March 01, 2007 UK Tops List Of GCC Arms Suppliers ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Britain has been deemed the largest weapons supplier to the Gulf Cooperation Council. LONDON [MENL] -- Pakistan was said to hold the key to the U.S. intelligence effort against Iran's nuclear weapons program. TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The ruling Hamas movement has invested millions of dollars in a media upgrade, a report said. ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has ordered light naval guns from Germany. February 2007 Wednesday, February 28, 2007 U.S. Seeks To Maintain Basing Rights In OmanWASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has sought to maintain U.S. military basing rights in Oman. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_28_1.html UAE Pleased With IDEX ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has assessed that its biannual military exhibition was the most successful ever. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_28_2.html Iran Sets Aerospace Priorities NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has set priorities in its military aerospace program. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_28_3.html Israeli Students Develop UAV System TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's leading technical university has developed a refueling system for unmanned aerial vehicles. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_28_4.html Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Iran Launches First SLV NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported the firing of its first indigenous space launch vehicle. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_27_1.html U.S. Seeks Expanded Use Of Turkish Base WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has sought to significantly expand operations at a key Turkish air base. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_27_2.html Israel Intel Community Divided Over Syria TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's intelligence community has been divided over whether Syria was preparing for war in 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_27_3.html UAE Considers A400M For Air Transport WABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has been examining a European military air transport. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_27_4.html Monday, February 26, 2007 Turkey Plans Nuke Plant Construction In 2007 ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey plans to build its first nuclear reactor in 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_26_1.html U.S. Seeks Solution To Iraqi CW WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has sought to develop a solution to a crude Iraqi chemical weapon. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_26_2.html Fatah, Hamas Clans Battle In Gaza GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Clans aligned with Fatah and Hamas continue to clash in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_26_3.html Morocco Faces Al Qaida Threat WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Morocco faces a growing threat from Al Qaida. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_26_4.html Sunday, February 25, 2007 U.S. Revises BMD Strategy For Gulf ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United States has revised its missile defense strategy for the Gulf Cooperation Council. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_25_1.html Hamas Seeks Closer Ties To Al Qaida LONDON [MENL] -- Hamas has quietly sought to bolster relations with Al Qaida-aligned groups. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_25_2.html BAE Lays Low After Saudi Win ABU DHABI [MENL] -- BAE Systems has lowered its profile in wake of the award by Saudi Arabia for the purchase of the company's next-generation jet-fighters. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_25_3.html UAE Acquires All Of Its F-16s ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has acquired all 80 F-16 aircraft ordered from the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_25_4.html Friday, February 23, 2007 Bahrain Reports Insurgency Training Camp ABU DHABI [MENL] -- For the first time, Bahrain has reported a training camp for Shi'ite insurgents. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_23_1.html Hizbullah Orders Bombings In Israel TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah has ordered its Palestinian agents to launch mass-casualty attacks in Israel. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_23_2.html Pakistan Seeks GCC Opportunities ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Pakistan has sought to expand its stake in the Gulf Arab defense market. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_23_3.html Lebanon Spawns Armor Vehicle Industry NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanon, on the verge of civil war, has spawned an armored vehicle industry. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_23_4.html Thursday, February 22, 2007 Assad Aides Engage In Power Struggle LONDON [MENL] -- Leading aides to President Bashar Assad were said to have been caught in a power struggle. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_22_1.html U.S. Urged To Improve Ties With Turkey WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has been urged to move quickly to improve military and diplomatic relations with Turkey. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_22_2.html Russia Expects Another Delay Of Bushehr MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia expects another delay in the installation of a nuclear reactor for Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_22_3.html U.S. Reports Unprecedented Gulf Tension ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The U.S. military has determined that the Gulf has been undergoing unprecedented tension amid Iran's arms build-up. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_22_4.html Wednesday, February 21, 2007 UAE Aims To Improve Defense Cooperation ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates plans to increase technical cooperation with major contractors in an effort to expand the Gulf Arab nation's defense industry. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_20_1.html Russia Prepares For New Mideast Arms Deals ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Russia expects to embark on a series of arms deals with first-time and other clients in the Middle East.. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_20_2.html Iran Launches Army Exercise NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has launched a major ground forces exercise meant to demonstrate the military's missile capability. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_20_3.html Fatah Forces Refuse To Fight Hamas WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Fatah forces, amid an internal crisis, have largely avoided the militia war with Hamas, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_20_4.html Tuesday, February 20, 2007 Iran Pays For Palestinian Missile Strikes TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's intelligence community has determined that Iran was financing the daily Palestinian missile attacks against the Jewish state. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_20_1.html Egypt Becomes Leading Source Of Fatah Weapons GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Egypt has become a leading source of weapons for the Fatah movement headed by Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_20_2.html GCC Focuses On Air Defense, Navy ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council militaries have launched an effort to bolster the air defense and navies to prepare for any war with Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_20_3.html U.S. Sanctions 3 Iranian Firms WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has again sanctioned Iran's weapons of mass destruction program. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_20_4.html Monday, February 19, 2007 Al Qaida Pledges Attacks In Turkey CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has raised its security alert amid the threat of an Al Qaida strike. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_19_1.html Despite Accord, PA Militia War Widens RAMALLAH [MENL] -- Despite a national unity accord, the Fatah-Hamas militia war has expanded. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_19_2.html Shi'ite Uprising Leader In Yemen Flees To Libya CAIRO [MENL] -- The leader of the Shi'ite uprising in Yemen was said to have fled to Libya. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_19_3.html Jordan Buys Russian Helicopters CAIRO [MENL] -- Libya has disclosed a plan to fire more than a third of its civil service in an effort to promote private enterprise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_19_4.html Friday, February 16, 2007 Morocco Raises Threat Alert CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has raised its security alert amid the threat of an Al Qaida strike. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_16_1.html Kuwait Increases Security Alert ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has increased its security alert amid the threat of sectarian strife. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_16_2.html Israel Doctrine Vetoed Active MBT Defense TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military was said to have rejected active protection systems for main battle tanks because of a doctrine that dismissed the prospect of a conventional war. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_16_3.html Jordan Buys Russian Helicopters AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has agreed to procure Russian helicopters. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_16_4.html Thursday, February 15, 2007 Salafists Bombings In Algeria Resemble Iraq CAIRO [MENL] -- Al Qaida-aligned insurgents, in tactics that resembled those used in Iraq, have continued their bombing campaign in Algeria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_15_1.html Israel Bans Visits To Iraq JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has banned visits by its nationals to Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_15_2.html Qatar, Pakistan Stage Naval Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar and Pakistan plan a naval exercise as part of increasing military cooperation between the Islamic states. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_15_3.html Lebanon Ends Military Draft NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanon has ended the military draft in an effort to develop an all-volunteer professional force. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_15_4.html Wednesday, February 14, 2007 France Annuls Notice On Arms Sale To Saudi LONDON [MENL] -- In a highly unusual move, France reported a military sale to Saudi Arabia and hours later withdrew the announcement. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_14_1.html Qatar Sentences U.S. Spy To Life ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar has sentenced to life in prison an American engineer found guilty of espionage. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_14_2.html U.S. Plans To Reduce Military Aid To Mideast AWASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to reduce military aid to the Middle East. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_14_3.html Jordan Markets Aircraft To India NICOSIA [MENL] -- Italy and Lebanon have concluded a rare naval exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_14_4.html Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Israel Reports Successful Arrow Test TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has reported a successful test of its Arrow-2 missile defense system. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_13_1.html Iranian Leaders Order IEDs To Iraq BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iran's leadership has ordered the production and transfer of advanced improvised explosive devices and other weapons to insurgency groups in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_13_2.html Saudis Expected To Buy Russian Weapons ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has been preparing to accept a Russian offer for arms sales and military cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_13_3.html Italy, Lebanon Hold Naval Exercise NICOSIA [MENL] -- Italy and Lebanon have concluded a rare naval exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_13_4.html Monday, February 12, 2007 Iran Says Entire Gulf Is In Missile Range NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has asserted that the entire Gulf was within the military's missile range. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_12_1.html U.S. Warns Of Insurgency Threat In Turkey WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has warned its nationals of an insurgency threat in Turkey. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_12_2.html Israel Braces For Palestinian Surge JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has been bracing for a surge in the Palestinian insurgency. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_12_3.html U.S. Delivers More SUVS To Lebanon NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanon has received another batch of security vehicles from the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_12_4.html Sunday, February 11, 2007 Iraq Launches Baghdad Security Plan BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military has announced the launch of a long-awaited counter insurgency operation based on an expanded security force in the Iraqi capital. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_11_1.html GCC Completes First Unified Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council has completed its first unified military exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_11_2.html Al Qaida Seeks Recruits In N. Africa RABAT, Morocco [MENL] -- Al Qaida has sought to use North Africa to acquire recruits for suicide bombings in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_11_3.html U.S. Israel Signs Security MoU WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Israel and the United States have signed a security cooperation accord. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_11_4.html Friday, February 09, 2007 Iran Stages Gulf Missile Exercise NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has staged a major exercise in the Gulf that included the firing of a recently-acquired Russian anti-aircraft system. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_09_1.html Iraq Creates Defense Personnel System BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iraq Army has established an electronic personnel system in a drive to track feather-bedding and absenteeism. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_09_2.html Hizbullah Expands Operational Cells TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Hizbullah was said to have significantly expanded its insurgency network in 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_09_3.html Morocco Hopes To Host U.S. African Command RABAT, Morocco [MENL] -- Morocco hopes to host the new U.S. military command planned for Africa http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_09_4.html Thursday, February 08, 2007 Iran Launches Gulf Exercise NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has launched a major exercise in the Gulf. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_08_1.html Israel Concerned Over Iranian ASAT TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has been concerned that Iran could obtain anti-satellite capabilities. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_08_2.html Shi'ite Rebels Obtain Arms From Iran CAIRO [MENL] -- Shi'ite rebels in Yemen were said to have received a large arms shipment from Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_08_3.html Hizbullah Resumes Threat Along Israeli Border TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Hizbullah has resumed its threat along the Israeli-Lebanese border. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_08_4.html Wednesday, February 07, 2007 Hizbullah Receives SA-18 Missiles From Syria BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military has revised air tactics in Iraq in wake of a growing insurgency threat. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_07_1.html U.S. Changes Air Tactics In Iraq NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah has received SA-18 surface-to-air missiles from Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_07_2.html Hamas-Led PA Threatens Media GAZA CITY [MENL] -- For the first time, the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority has threatened the media in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_07_3.html U.S. Targets N. Korean Missile Clients In Mideast WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has sought to dissuade Middle East states from purchasing missiles from North Korea. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_07_4.html Tuesday, February 06, 2007 Fatah Continues To Try To Build Rockets In W. Bank JERUSALEM [MENL] -- The Fatah movement headed by Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas continues to develop rockets in the West Bank. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_06_1.html Opposition Claims 132,000 Iranian Agents In Iraq LONDON [MENL] -- The Iranian opposition asserts that the regime in Teheran maintains 132,000 agents in neighboring Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_06_2.html Bahrain Targets Leading Shi'ites In CI Drive ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has targeted leading Shi'ites in a drive to quell rising unrest in the Gulf Arab kingdom. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_06_3.html Iranian EFP Capable Of Knocking Out U.S. MBTs WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran has manufactured improvised explosive devices capable of destroying U.S.-origin main battle tanks. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_06_4.html Monday, February 05, 2007 U.S. Intel Envisions Decline In Iraq WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. intelligence community, warning of continued deterioration, has determined that a civil war was raging in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_05_1.html Syria Fires Scud D Missile JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Syria has completed a successful test of its Scud D ballistic missile. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_05_2.html UAE Supplies Military Equipment To PA ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has been supplying military equipment to forces loyal to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_05_3.html Saudis Arrest Insurgency Funders ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has reported the first arrests of suspects in funding Al Qaida-aligned insurgency groups. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_05_4.html Sunday, February 04, 2007 U.S. Issues Alert Of Insurgency Strike In Sudan WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has issued an alert of an imminent insurgency strike against Westerners in Sudan. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_04_1.html Hamas Disrupts Arms Flow To Fatah GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Hamas-led Palestinian Authority, with the help of Iranian military advisers, has sought to block the flow of Western-financed weapons to the rival Fatah movement. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_04_2.html Rocket Defense Divides Israeli Govt. TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's rocket and missile defense project has fallen victim to the growing tensions within the government of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_04_3.html Putin Plans To Market Arms To Mideast MOSCOW [MENL] -- President Vladimir Putin plans to market Russia's newly-reformed arms industry during his trip to the Middle East. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_04_4.html Friday, February 02, 2007 Nearly Half Of Israeli Soldiers Died In Error TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israeli military has concluded that 40 percent of casualties during the war against Hizbullah in 2006 stemmed from operational failures. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_02_1.html UAE Plans To Produce Aircraft In 2007 ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates plans to launch aircraft production in mid-2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_02_2.html Iran Still Stuck In Nuke Weapons Project LONDON [MENL] -- Iran continues to struggle with its nuclear weapons project, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_02_3.html Turkey Sends Navy To Cyprus In Energy Row ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has sent naval vessels toward Cyprus to prevent the Greek Cypriot republic from exploring crude oil and natural gas reserves in the Mediterranean. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_02_4.html Thursday, February 01, 2007 Algeria, Germany Plan CI Cooperation CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria and Germany plan to increase counter insurgency cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_01_1.html Hizbullah Dig Bunkers Into Israel TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Hizbullah succeeded in digging bunkers into Israeli territory without the knowledge of the military. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_01_2.html Palestinian Factions Seek To Form Army Eyeing Iran GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Palestinian militias, on the basis of a recommendation by neighboring Egypt, have agreed to form an army. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_01_3.html U.S. Ends F-parts Sale WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States, acknowledging Iranian military procurement, has halted sales of spare parts from its retired F-14 fighter-jet fleet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/february/02_01_4.html January 2007 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 U.S. Determines Israeli Cluster Bomb MisuseWASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has determined that Israel misused U.S.-origin cluster munitions during the war in Lebanon in 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_31_1.html Turkey Launches Al Qaida Crackdown ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has launched a massive crackdown on the Al Qaida network. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_31_2.html Oman Conducts Major Military Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has advanced in a major military exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_31_3.html Russia Dominates ATGM Market WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Russia, with numerous clients in the Middle East, was expected to dominate the international market for anti-armor weapons. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_31_4.html Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Yemen Tightens Port Security CAIRO [MENL] -- Yemen has tightened port security to stop Al Qaida infiltration. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_30_1.html Israeli Firms Drop Out Of EW Majors WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Israeli defense firms have been dropped from a list of the top electronic warfare manufacturers. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_30_2.html U.S. Bolsters Anti-Mine Vehicles In Iraq WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has decided to significantly bolster its anti-mine vehicle fleet in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_30_3.html Iraqi Town Seeks To Rebuild Forces BAGHDAD [MENL] -- An Iraqi town besieged by the Sunni insurgency has sought to rebuild its security forces. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_30_4.html Monday, January 29, 2007 Turkey Signs MoU On JSF WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Turkey has signed a memorandum of understanding to participate in the production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_29_1.html U.S. Prepares For Iran Long-Range Missiles WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has launched an effort to counter Iran's nascent long-range ballistic missile program. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_29_2.html Salafists Change Name To Al Qaida CAIRO [MENL] -- In a move that confirms its new alliance, North Africa's largest insurgency group has changed its name to Al Qaida. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_29_3.html Insurgency Group Claims U.S. Embassy Attack ATHENS [MENL] -- A left-wing insurgency group has claimed responsibility for a rocket strike against the U.S. embassy in Greece. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_29_4.html Sunday, January 28, 2007 Jordan, Pakistan Discuss Nuke Cooperation AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan and Pakistan have discussed nuclear cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_28_1.html Iran Seeks Total Control Over Iraq WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran has been subverting the Baghdad government as part of a plan to gain total control over neighboring Iraq, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_28_2.html U.S. Details Blackwater Mission In Iraq BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The United States has provided details of the mission of a major private security contractor in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_28_3.html Israel Decides On Namer As Main APC TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has designated the Namer as the army's main armored personnel carrier. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_28_4.html Friday, January 26, 2007 Mideast Intel Seeks U.S. Defense Tech WAHSINGTON [MENL] -- Middle East states, seeking to enhance their weaponry, have been leading an intelligence effort to acquire U.S. defense technology. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_26_1.html Lebanese Forces Hesitate Against Hizbullah NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanese security forces have been slow in confronting Hizbullah's efforts to paralyze the country. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_26_2.html Israeli Firm Joins Skyguard Bid ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates plans to provide airport security in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_26_3.html Iran Develops Mini-UAV UAE Firm Awarded Iraqi Security Contract http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_26_4.html Thursday, January 25, 2007 Iraqi Military Projects Stymied By Insurgency BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraqi military projects have been stymied by the refusal of contractors to work in insurgency-ridden areas. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_25_1.html Russia Severs Arms Talks With PA MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has severed arms negotiations with the Palestinian Authority. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_25_2.html UAE Ready To Order Naval Missiles ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates plans to order ship-based missiles from the United States. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_25_3.html Iran Develops Mini-UAV NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported the development of its first miniature unmanned aerial vehicles. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_25_4.html Wednesday, January 24, 2007 GCC Would Support U.S. Strike On Iran ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council states would support a U.S. strike to destroy Iran's nuclear weapons program. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_24_1.html Russia Completes SAM Delivery To Iran MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has confirmed the completion of anti-aircraft deliveries to Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_24_2.html Hizbullah Uses Allies To Store Rockets NICOSIA [MENL] -- In an effort to conceal its military build-up, Hizbullah has been using allies to store thousands of rockets delivered by Iran and Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_24_3.html Israel Military Urged To Outsource HERZLIYA, Israel [MENL] -- Israel's military has been urged to relay many of its functions to the private sector. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_24_4.html Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Algeria Seeks Public Help Against Salafists CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria has sought help from civilians to fight the nation's Al Qaida-aligned network. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_23_1.html Israel, U.S. Hold Strategic Dialogue ATEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel and the United States have launched their annual strategic dialogue, designed to focus on the Iranian threat. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_23_2.html Iran Launches Military Exercise NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has launched another major military exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_23_3.html NATO Seeks Cooperation With Saudis ABU DHABI [MENL] -- NATO has urged Saudi Arabia to agree to formal cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_23_4.html Monday, January 22, 2007 U.S. Said To Plan Major Strike On Iran WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States was said to be planning a major strike against Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_22_1.html Turkey Launches Offensive Against PKK ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has launched another offensive against Kurdish insurgents. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_22_2.html Iraq Takes Over Army Division BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iraq Army has taken control of a division from the U.S.-led coalition. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_22_3.html U.S. Plans To Increase Lebanese Aid In 2007 NICOSIA [MENL] -- The United States has reported the delivery of combat vehicles to Lebanon as part of plans to increase military aid to the beleaguered Arab state. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_22_4.html Sunday, January 21, 2007 Iran Seeks New Technology From N. Korea LONDON [MENL] -- Iran has discussed additional missile technology and systems from North Korea. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_21_1.html Jordan, Saudis Clash Over Anbar WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Jordan and Saudi Arabia have clashed in the struggle for control over Iraq's Sunni community. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_21_2.html U.S. Warns Against Travel To PA WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has urged Americans to avoid the Palestinian Authority. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_21_3.html UAE Launches Apache Upgrade WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has launched the upgrade of its U.S.-origin Apache attack helicopter fleet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_21_4.html Friday, January 19, 2007 Syria Develops Missile Deterrence WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Syria has sought to develop strategic deterrence based on its arsenal of ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_19_1.html Jordan Continues To Churn Out Iraqi Police AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan continues to be the main trainer of Iraqi police. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_19_2.html U.S. Deems Iran Major Funder Of Hamas, PFLP WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has deemed Iran the leading financier of Hamas and a Syrian-sponsored group. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_19_3.html Oman Upgrades C4I System ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has signed a contract for the upgrade of its command, control, communications, computers and intelligence system. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_19_4.html Thursday, January 18, 2007 Iran Finances Regime Militias In Syria NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has been financing the formation of militias loyal to the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_18_1.html Russia Announces TOR Delivery To Iran MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has announced deliveries of anti-aircraft systems to Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_18_2.html Israel's CoS Resigns Amid Criticism Of War JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel's military chief, in a move that has triggered calls for the dismissal of the political leadership, has resigned amid severe criticism for the failure to defeat Hizbullah in the war in 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_18_3.html Oman Orders 3 Patrol Vessels ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has ordered three British-origin naval patrol vessels. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_18_4.html Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Turkey Intel Predicts Demise Of M.E. States ANKARA [MENL] -- The Turkish intelligence community envisions the demise of Iraq and several other Middle East states by 2015. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_17_1.html Kassam Reaches End Of Development TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Hamas was said to have determined that its Kassam-class, short-range missile has reached the end of development. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_17_2.html U.S. Mulls Iran Attack In Early 2007 WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has signaled to Gulf Arab allies that an attack on Iran could take place in 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_17_3.html Egypt Launches First Recon Satellite CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt plans to launch its first reconnaissance satellite. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_17_4.html Tuesday, January 16, 2007 Iran Build-Up Threatens GCC WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. intelligence community has determined that Iran's military build-up marked a major threat to Gulf Arab neighbors. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_16_1.html Libya Selects Rafale Over Eurofighter LONDON [MENL] -- Libya was said to have selected France's Rafale fighter-jet over the Eurofighter as the next warplane of the North African state. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_16_2.html U.S. Bolsters Air Activity In Turkey ANKARA [MENL] -- The United States has bolstered air operations in Turkey. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_16_3.html Iraq Receives MI-17 Helicopters BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iraq Air Force has received additional Mi-17 utility helicopters. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_16_4.html Monday, January 15, 2007 U.S. Regards Hizbullah As Major Threat WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. intelligence community regards Hizbullah as a major threat in wake of its war with Israel in 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_15_1.html Iran Prepares First-Strike Nuke Capability JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Iran's nuclear program seeks to acquire first-strike capability against Israel. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_15_2.html U.S. Sends First Military Shipment To Lebanon NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Lebanese Army has acquired its first shipment of U.S. platforms. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_15_3.html Greece Concerned Over Insurgency Return ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece has been investigating whether the left-wing insurgency has been revived. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_15_4.html Sunday, January 14, 2007 Libya Releases Al Qaida Insurgents CAIRO [MENL] -- Libya has released 60 Al Qaida-aligned insurgents in a gesture of reconciliation to the Islamic opposition. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_14_1.html Israel Expects Turbulent 2007 In Mideast TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military expects a turbulent year in the Middle East, with threats intensifying from Iran, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority and Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_14_2.html GCC Sharply Increases Defense Spending ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council states, bracing for threats from Iran and Iraq, have sharply increased defense spending. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_14_3.html Greece Resumes Interception Of Turkish Jets ANKARA [MENL] -- Greece has renewed efforts to intercept Turkish fighter-jets over the disputed Aegean Sea. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_14_4.html Friday, January 12, 2007 U.S. Bolsters Military Ties With GCC, Turkey WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to increase defense cooperation with Turkey and Gulf Arab allies in an effort to confront Iran and Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_12_1.html Fatah Turns Toward Islamic Ideology TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Fatah movement has rejected secular nationalism for Islamic ideology. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_12_2.html Iran Takes 2 Paths To Nuke Weapons WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has determined that Iran was exercising two options in its effort to produce nuclear weapons. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_12_3.html Israel Sells Spike Missile To Spain TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has won a project to supply an advanced anti-tank missile to the Spanish Army. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_12_4.html Thursday, January 11, 2007 Iran Develops Attack Helicopter LONDON [MENL] -- Iran has been developing an attack helicopter with Western assistance. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_11_1.html Russia Eyes Iskander Sale To Syria TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military intelligence corps performed in an unprofessional manner during the war in Lebanon in 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_11_2.html Hamas Uses U.S. As Logistics Base WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The government has determined that Hamas seeks to use the United States as a logistics base for attacks in the Middle East. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_11_3.html Oman, UAE Set Up Border Electronic Link ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman and the United Arab Emirates have linked their border authorities in an effort to prevent illegal immigration. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_11_4.html Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Centcom Chief Could Be Key In Iran War WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The nominee for the chief of Central Command could become key in any U.S. war against Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_10_1.html Israel's MI Said To Have Been Unprofessional TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military intelligence corps performed in an unprofessional manner during the war in Lebanon in 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_10_2.html Oman Reduces Defense Spending ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has reduced defense spending for 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_10_3.html Turkey Plans To Acquire Heavy-Lift Copters ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey plans to acquire heavy-lift helicopters. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_10_4.html Tuesday, January 09, 2007 Abbas Plans Major Reshuffle In PA Security RAMALLAH [MENL] -- Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, under heavy pressure from Egypt and the United States, has decided to reorganize Fatah-aligned forces in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_08_1.html U.S. Enhances Saudi Aircraft WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States continues to enhance the Royal Saudi Air Force. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_08_2.html Turkey Cancels Sub Upgrade Program ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has canceled a program to modernize its submarine fleet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_08_3.html Jordan Delivers Aircraft To Iraq Air Force AMMAN [MENL] -- A Jordanian firm has delivered reconnaissance aircraft to the Iraq Air Force. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_08_4.html Monday, January 08, 2007 Saudi Announces Buy Of 72 Eurofighters ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has announced the purchase of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter-jets from Britain. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_08_1.html U.S. IDs Firms Helping Iran, Syria WMD WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has identified and sanctioned companies deemed to have aided the missile and weapons of mass destruction programs of Iran and Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_08_2.html Morocco Cracks Down On Al Qaida CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has reported another crackdown on Al Qaida. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_08_3.html L-M Details Skyshield Anti-Missile System TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Lockheed Martin has reported details of its new short-range anti-missile system offered to Israel. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_08_4.html Sunday, January 07, 2007 U.S. Completes Ah-64 Upgrade For Egypt WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has completed a limited upgrade of 35 attack helicopters for the Egyptian Air Force. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_07_1.html U.S. Sanctions Syrian WMD Centers WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has increased penalties on the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, accused of exporting weapons of mass destruction. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_07_2.html Israel Eyes Link To THAAD TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has been examining the prospect of linking its Arrow-2 to the U.S.-origin Theater High-Altitude Area Defense missile defense system. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_07_3.html Iran Severs Gas Supplies To Turkey NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has halted natural gas supplies to Turkey. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_07_4.html Friday, January 05, 2007 Assad Purges Senior Officers NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syrian President Bashar Assad, concerned over lagging support in the military, has ordered a purge of senior officers. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_05_1.html U.S. Finds Iranian Evidence Of Al Qaida Support WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has found evidence that Iran helped train and equip Al Qaida's network in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_05_2.html PA Urges Foreigners To Leave Gaza GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has urged Westerners to leave the Gaza Strip amid the war between Fatah and Hamas. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_05_3.html Israel Fails To Order New Merkavas TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has failed to order Merkava-class main battle tanks for 2007. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_05_4.html Thursday, January 04, 2007 Arabs, U.S. See Decline In Israeli Deterrence TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's failure to defeat Hizbullah in the 2006 war has eroded the deterrence capabilities of the Jewish state. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_04_1.html Russia Nearly Completes SAM Deliveries To Iran, Syria MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has delivered more than half of the anti-aircraft defense systems ordered by Iran and Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_04_2.html Turkey Dismisses F-16 Conflict Of Interest ANKARA [MENL] -- The government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has been defending against allegations that Turkey's F-16 upgrade marked a conflict of interest. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_04_3.html Qatar Sends Second Force To Lebanon ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar has sent its second peace-keeping contingent to Lebanon. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_04_4.html Wednesday, January 03, 2007 U.S. Expects Major Strikes After Saddam BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military has assessed that Iraq would be rocked by major strikes following the execution of ousted President Saddam Hussein. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_03_1.html U.S. Seeks Alternatives To Mubarak WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been searching for a viable alternative to the aging Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_03_2.html Israel Export Record Includes Third World TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's defense exports in 2006 include numerous sales to Third World countries as well as NATO allies. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_03_3.html UAE Reports Cooperation With U.S. On WMD ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has reported cooperation with the United States in efforts to block weapons shipments to Iran and Syria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_03_4.html Tuesday, January 02, 2007 Turkey Completes Design Stage Of Air Trainer ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has advanced in efforts to produce a basic jet trainer. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_02_1.html Australia Orders Israeli UAVs LONDON [MENL] -- Australia's military has ordered unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_02_2.html U.S. Approves Enhancement Of Kuwait Navy WASHINGON [MENL] -- The United States has approved a project to enhance Kuwait's navy. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_01_1.html U.S. Maintains Greece's F-16 Program WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has decided to maintain Greece's F-16 multi-role fighter program. http://menewsline.com/stories/2007/january/01_01_2.html Israeli Firms Bid For Turkish Sub Project ANKARA [MENL] -- Two Israeli defense contractors have submitted bids for Turkey's submarine support project. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_31_2.html Friday, December 29, 2006 Pentagon Resolves Black Hawk Dispute WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Defense Department has withdrawn its threat to penalize a company that sells utility helicopters to the Middle East. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_29_1.html IAI Markets PGMs TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's largest defense contractor has been marketing advanced precision-guided missiles unaffordable for its military. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_29_2.html Thurday, December 28, 2006 Israel Mulls Indigenous Rocket Defense TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has been examining another indigenous solution to rocket defense. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_28_1.html Iran Has 1,400 Uranium Mines NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported 1,400 uranium mines in the country. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_28_2.html Iran Steps Up Training Of Hamas TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Iran has accelerated military training of Hamas. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_26_1.html U.S. Awards Contract For Translation In Iraq WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Army has launched an effort to recruit thousands of translators to facilitate training of Iraqi security forces. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_26_2.html Sunday, December 24, 2006 U.S. Continues To Move Warships Into Gulf WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Navy continues to move warships into the Gulf in an effort to counter Iran's growing military might. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_24_1.html GCC Force Prepares For Major Exercise ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council plans to launch its largest ever military exercise. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_24_2.html U.S. Blocks Arms, Technology To Israel TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Bush administration has blocked arms and technology transfers to Israel. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_24_3.html Sudan Claims Gains Against Rebels CAIRO [MENL] -- Sudan has reported significant gains in the war against rebels in the Darfour province. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_24_4.html Friday, December 22, 2006 Nuke Program Would Change GCC ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council's proposed nuclear energy program could fundamentally change the six Gulf Arab states. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_22_1.html Bush Urged To Add 20,000 Troops To Iraq WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has been urged to bolster the U.S. military presence in Iraq by at least 20,000 troops. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_22_2.html Fatah Said To Nearly Complete Enhanced Force GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Security forces loyal to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas have nearly completed training and equipping in the Gaza Strip. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_22_3.html U.S. Enhances Jordanian Military Base WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has decided to enhance a Jordanian military base. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_22_4.html Thursday, December 21, 2006 Syria Mulls S-300PMU2 System MOSCOW [MENL] -- Syria has been discussing the procurement of the advanced S-300 air and missile defense system from Russia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_21a_1.html Iran Maintains Thousands Of Agents In Iraq WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran maintains thousands of intelligence agents in Iraq, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_21a_2.html Israel Mulls Indigenous Rocket Defense TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has been examining another indigenous solution to rocket defense. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_21a_3.html GCC Focuses On Firepower WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council has focused its military procurement on firepower. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_21a_4.html Wednesday, December 20, 2006 Israel Admits Deterrence Has Been Harmed JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel's intelligence community has determined that the nation's deterrence has been damaged. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_20_1.html U.S. Army Uses System To Detect IEDs BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. Army has achieved mixed results with an advanced system meant to detect improvised explosive devices. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_20_2.html Jordan Fears Violence Will Spread From Gaza AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has been concerned that the Fatah-Hamas militia war could spread throughout the Middle East. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_20_3.html Qatar, U.S. Seek To Bolster Defense Ties ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar and the United States plan to bolster military cooperation. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_20_4.html Tuesday, December 19, 2006 U.S. Won't Destroy Al Qaida State In Somalia WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has ruled out an attack on Somalia to end Al Qaida rule. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_19_1.html U.S. Plans To Increase Funding For PA Security WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration plans to allocate at least $40 million to bolster security forces loyal to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_19_2.html U.S. Questions Saudi Nuclear Program WASHINGTON [MENL] -- In the first expression of discontent, the United States has questioned the need for a Saudi Arabian nuclear energy program. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_19_3.html UAE Sells Boats To Pakistan Security Force ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has sold security vessels to Pakistan. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_19_4.html Monday, December 18, 2006 U.S. Moves Troops Into Kuwait WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to bolster its military presence in Kuwait in preparation for a troop surge in neighboring Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_18_1.html U.S. Prepares Defense Package For Lebanon WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has prepared an aid package to develop Lebanon's military and security forces. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_18_2.html JSF Conducts First Flight WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, expected to be procured by Israel, Turkey and other Middle East states, has concluded its first flight. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_18_3.html Shi'ite Opposition Raises Tension In Bahrain ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain's large Shi'ite opposition has been raising tension within parliament. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_18_4.html Friday, December 15, 2006 Turkey Approves F-35 Project ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has approved the procurement of the Joint Strike Fighter. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_15_1.html Brotherhood Said To Have Militia CAIRO [MENL] -- The Muslim Brotherhood, the largest opposition group in Egypt, was said to have established a militia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_15_2.html Iran Oks Security Ties With Mideast Neighbors NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran plans to sign security cooperation agreements with its neighbors. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_15_3.html Saudi Helicopter Fails And Crashess ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has reported the crash of a military helicopter. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_15_4.html Thursday, December 14, 2006 Morocco Reshuffles Intel Officers CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco has decided to reform the intelligence community. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_14_1.html U.S. Revises Training For Iraq Army WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has been updating training for the Iraq Army to help confront the threat of improvised explosive devices. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_14_2.html Israel Wants Quick Solution To Kassams TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Defense Ministry has determined a requirement for the development and procurement of a rocket defense system by mid-2008. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_14_3.html Egypt Refurbishes Howitzers WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has approved the continuation of a program to refurbish artillery platforms for the Egyptian Army. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_14_4.html Wednesday, December 13, 2006 GCC Wants To Match Iran's Nuke Program ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council has decided to match Iran's nuclear program. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_13_1.html U.S. Evaluates Security In Algeria CAIRO [MENL] -- The U.S. embassy has conducted a security review in wake of a suspected Al Qaida-aligned attack on Western oil executives in Algeria. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_13_2.html Kuwait Maintains F/A-18 Fleet WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has agreed to continue maintenance of Kuwait's F/A-18 fighter-jet fleet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_13_3.html Oman Cites Military Modernization ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has continued efforts to modernize its military. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_13_4.html Tuesday, December 12, 2006 Iraq Orders U.S. Vehicles For Army WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iraq has ordered nearly $500 million in vehicles for its military. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_12_1.html Salafists Target Westerners In Algeria GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Fatah and Hamas have renewed their war. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_12_2.html Fatah, Hamas Renew War ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council has been examining the prospect of a formal dialogue with Iran on regional security. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_12_3.html GCC Mulls Dialogue With Iran ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council has been examining the prospect of a formal dialogue with Iran on regional security. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_12_4.html Monday, December 11, 2006 Algeria Receives First Mig-29S MOSCOW [MENL] -- Algeria has received the first advanced MiG-29s from Russia. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_11_1.html Hamas Stresses Alliance With Iran NICOSIA [MENL] -- After years of low-profile contacts, Hamas has highlighted its alliance with the Shi'ite regime in Iran. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_11_2.html U.S. Cracks Down On Al Qaida Network BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military has accelerated operations against Al Qaida in Iraq. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_11_3.html PKK Derives Revenues From Smuggling ANKARA [MENL] -- The Kurdish insurgency has been bolstered by revenues from smugglers who operate along Turkey's southern border. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_11_4.html Sunday, December 08, 2006 ISG Report Sparks Skepticism In Congress WASHINGTON [MENL] -- A bipartisan proposal for a U.S. reconciliation with Iran and Syria has sparked skepticism in Congress. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_10_1.html Turkey Captures Al Qaida Leader ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has captured a man believed to be the chief of the Al Qaida network. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_10_2.html PA Cites Hamas As Killer Of Intel Chief GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has quietly identified Hamas as the killer of a Palestinian intelligence chief. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_10_3.html Bahrain Receives Hawk Training System ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has received a training system for its Hawk aircraft fleet. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_10_4.html Friday, December 08, 2006 ISG: Press Israeli Withdrawal From Golan WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration should pressure Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights and discuss the Arab demand to settle millions of Palestinians in the Jewish state as part of a U.S. effort to win Syrian cooperation on Iraq, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_08_1.html U.S. Must Maintain Gulf Presence WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States must maintain a significant military presence in the Gulf, a report said. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_08_2.html U.S. Still Can't Understand Iraqis WASHINGTON [MENL] -- After more than three years in their country, the U.S. military still can't understand Iraqis. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_08_3.html IAI Reports Major Profit Increase TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's largest defense contractor has reported a huge profit increase in 2006. http://menewsline.com/stories/2006/december/12_08_4.html Al Qaida Seeks To Close Universities In Iraq GCC Fears Rising Iranian Presence Israeli Defense Exports Reach New Record Iraq Serves As Source For Explosives In Turkey ISG: Press Israeli Withdrawal From Golan U.S. Must Maintain Gulf Presence U.S. Still Can't Understand Iraqis IAI Reports Major Profit Increase Al Qaida Seeks To Close Universities In Iraq GCC Fears Rising Iranian Presence Israeli Defense Exports Reach New Record Iraq Serves As Source For Explosives In Turkey |