UAE

Yemen Rebels Seize UAE-Flagged Ship as War Escalates Anew

Yemen's war lurched into its latest crisis with Houthi rebels saying they have seized an Emirati-flagged military ship which the Saudi-led coalition insisted was carrying medical supplies.

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UAE Protests Stringent Biden Conditions for Jet Fighters

The UAE threatened to scrap its mega-purchase of US F-35 fighter jets, protesting stringent conditions amid Washington's concerns on China.

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UAE Buys Record 80 French Fighter Jets as Macron Starts Gulf Tour

The UAE signed a record 14-billion-euro contract for 80 French-made Rafale warplanes.

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UAE, Israel to Jointly Develop New Unmanned Surface Vessel

Defense manufacturers from the United Arab Emirates and Israel will jointly develop an unmanned surface vessel for anti-submarine warfare.

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UAE Plans to Buy $3.5 Billion Korean Air Defense System

The United Arab Emirates is planning to purchase the Korean Air Defense System, a deal that may reach $3.5 billion.

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UAE Seeks to Bolster Arms Industry to Reduce Imports

The UAE is on the offensive to develop its defense industry in a bid to wean itself off dependence on imports.

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Edge Group Secures $3.8B in UAE Military Contracts

Two units of Emirati defense conglomerate Edge Group secured separate military contracts totaling $3.8 billion during the Dubai Airshow 2021.

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Israeli Weapons-Maker Elbit Systems Launches UAE Venture

Israeli weapons-maker Elbit Systems launched a new venture in the United Arab Emirates.

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Gulf States in First Joint Naval Exercises With Israel

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have launched joint naval exercises with Israel for the first time, amid tensions with Iran.

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Israel Holds Largest-Ever Air Force Drill With UAE Visit

Israel is holding its largest-ever air force exercise this week with the United Arab Emirates' air force chief set to inspect the drills. 

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