Navy Super Hornet lost to sea in towing accident
All personnel were accounted for and one sailor sustained a minor injury, according to a Navy statement.
UK joins US-Bahraini security agreement, as officials push for it to spread further
The UK's new participation is “a major step forward in fostering broader regional security integration, bolstering mutual deterrence against external threats," the US State Department said.
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US greenlights $2.2B deal with Bahrain for Abrams tanks
"The proposed sale will improve Bahrain’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that can deter adversaries and provide the capability to participate in regional operations with the United States and other U.S. partner nations," the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.
Bahrain receives first PAC-3 MSE shipment from Lockheed Martin
In 2019 the US State Department approved the sale of 60 PAC-3 MSE and 36 Patriot MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) missiles with canisters to Bahrain in a deal worth an estimated $2.5 billion.
The new US-Bahrain security agreement is light on big changes, but could be a blueprint: Analysts
The Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement promotes deterrence and more military integration, but Bahrain likely wanted more, one analyst said.
Saudi Arabia takes command of 2 maritime task forces, months after detente with Iran
Both task forces are meant to boost security in the region, and one specifically patrols a key waterway that's been the site of what the US called Iranian maritime aggression.
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EXCLUSIVE: US says Iran’s claimed naval alliance with Saudi, Gulf nations ‘defies reason’
“It defies reason that Iran, the number one cause of regional instability, claims it wants to form a naval security alliance to protect the very waters it threatens,” US 5th Fleet spokesperson Cmdr. Tim Hawkins said.
Lockheed Martin delivers first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet to Bahrain
"The purchase of these block 70 F-16s will essentially double the size of Bahrain's F-16 fleet and represents a significant upgrade in their force size," said senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE Network Ryan Bohl.
Bahrain’s Viper attack helo makes debut at BIAS 2022, whole fleet expected by 2023
The gulf nation will get 12 birds, munitions and related parts in a $911 million deal.
Tunisian Air Force receives first of 8 T-6C trainers from Textron
Tunisian pilots are currently training with the new aircraft in the US ahead of transfer to the North African nation.
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Bahrain to receive first batch of Block 70 F-16s in early 2024
Royal Bahraini Air Force commander said delivery had been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Middle East NATO? A missile defense network with Israel? Major shifts brewing in region
After Israel announced cooperative defense with Arab nations, many questions remain unanswered.
Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships
One such arrangement would include real-time intel sharing about Iranian drones, a source told Breaking Defense.
Global turmoil pushes Israel, and its defense industry, closer to former rivals in the Gulf
With Iran in mind, several Gulf countries are feeling out potential high-tech weapons deals with Israel after rapid sea-change in relations.