Tactical Weekly
July 3, 2009 – 16th Year, No 16/27
Front Page - KSA: F-15SE
News Briefs – Page 2
Bahrain: A comprehensive security plan
Iraq: Atel seeks contracts
KSA: Cooperation with Thales Underwater Systems
Kuwait: Harris, Thales and Crypto AG
Oman: Interest in underwater systems
UAE: Interest in NBC equipment
Insight – Page 3
Iran: « Imam Ali Bin Abi Taleb » exercise
KSA: Navy frigate programme
Qatar: Differences over armament policy
Focus – Page 4
KSA: Crown Prince Sultan and Prince Khaled
June 26, 2009 – 16th Year, No 16/26
Front Page – KSA: Crown Prince Sultan
News Briefs – Page 2
Iran: Ababil UAV
Iraq: The AMX-30 issue
Kuwait: Offer from Northrop Grumman
Oman: Coastal security shield
Qatar: National security shield project
UAE: OWR and the Emirati market
Insight – Page 3
Iran: Milad-Noor-Velayat exercise
Qatar: Cooperation with DCI
UAE: Rafale deal
Focus – Page 4
KSA: RSAF development programme
June 19, 2009 – 16th Year, No 16/25
Front Page – UAE: Rafale News Briefs – Page 2 Bahrain: EADS and Rheinmetall Iran: Submarine technology Iraq: Equipment from BAE systems KSA: UAV programme Kuwait: Offer from ITT Qatar: Contacts with DCI Insight – Page 3 Iraq: Cooperation with DCNS KSA: APCs upgrade programme UAE: CBRN detection products Focus – Page 4 KSA: The MoDA issue
June 12, 2009 – 16th Year, No 16/24
Front Page – KSA: Homeland security
News Briefs – Page 2
Iraq: Interest in JIM-LR binoculars
KSA: MoU with MK Helicopter
Kuwait: BAE Systems, EADS and Boeing
Oman: F-16 upgrade programme
Qatar: Cooperation with Thales
Insight – Page 3
KSA: Miksa programme
Oman: Submarine programme
UAE: Interest in underwater systems
Focus – Page 4
KSA: Prince Khaled and the MoDA
June 5, 2009 – 16th Year, No 16/23
Front Page - KSA: F-16
News Briefs – Page 2
Iraq: Offer for used LCS-2
KSA: Vectronix and Omnisec
Kuwait: Talks with France
Oman: Ruag, possible supplier
Qatar: Offer from Schiebel
UAE: Nuclear peaceful programme
Insight – Page 3
KSA: Navy frigate programme
Oman: F-16 upgrade programme
UAE: Rafale deal
Focus – Page 4
KSA: Miksa programme – Phase 3
Tactical Newswires
Saudi Arabia: The Sudairi branch and the succession issue (60$)
Posted on: Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Sudairi branch of the ruling Al-Saud family is said to have begun contacts with the Al-Faisal branch to strength its position within the context of the succession issue. The following 461-word report sheds light on the subject and tells whether the contacts between the two branches are expected to reach agreement. It also tells why the Sudairi branch is making such contacts.
Saudi Arabia: The Sudairi branch and the succession issue (60$)
Saudi General Abdulrahman Al-Faisal and the Boeing F-15SE (40$)
Iraq: Maliki saves ENI, Nippon Oil to continue race for Nassiriya contract (50$)
Saudi King Abdullah, young princes and transition of power (60$)
Iraq: Shahristani came out of the bidding round stronger than ever (40$)
Saudi Crown Prince Sultan, Prince Khaled and transfer of duties (50$)
Iraq: Nippon Oil ahead of ENI to win Nassiriya oil contract (40$)
Saudi Arabia: EADS preparing for work on the border with Oman (30$)
Iraq: Shahristani foils attempts to delay oil service contracts (40$)
Saudi Arabia: Prince Muqrin, Prince Bandar and NSC affairs (50$)
Saudi Arabia: Talks on a new Eurofighter deal (40$)
UAE: The Rafale deal and the Saudi experience (40$)
Qatar: Himaya, DCI and security cooperation (30$)
Saudi Prince Nayef, standing and family affairs (100$)
Saudi Crown Prince Sultan, his return and MoDA affairs (40$)
Saudi Arabia: EADS, Miksa and the Yemen-Oman border section (50$)
Royal Saudi Air Force, Boeing and F-15SE (50$)
Prince Miteb, Deputy SANG Commander for Executive Affairs (40$)
Latest Newswires
Saudi Arabia: The Sudairi branch and the succession issue (60$)
Posted on: Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Sudairi branch of the ruling Al-Saud family is said to have begun contacts with the Al-Faisal branch to strength its position within the context of the succession issue. The following 461-word report sheds light on the subject and tells whether the contacts between the two branches are expected to reach agreement. It also tells why the Sudairi branch is making such contacts.
Iran: « Imam Ali Bin Abi Taleb » exercise (30$)
Posted on: Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Iranian Land Forces are said to have tested some advanced homemade weapon systems during a three-day military exercise they held on 29/6/09 in south and south western Tehran. The exercise was code-named “Imam Ali Bin Abi Taleb”. The following 221-word report focuses on the subject and tells what kinds of weapon systems were tested.
Saudi General Abdulrahman Al-Faisal and the Boeing F-15SE (40$)
Posted on: Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Saudi Ministry of Defence and Aviation (MoDA) and the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) are still weighing options to accomplish the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) development programme. One of the options is to buy the F-15 Silent Eagle (F-15SE). The following 358-word report focuses on the subject and tells how RSAF Commander General Abdulrahman Bin Fahd Al-Faisal is approaching it.
Iraq: Maliki saves ENI, Nippon Oil to continue race for Nassiriya contract (50$)
Posted on: Thu, Jul 02, 2009
Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki is said to have helped ENI stay in the running for the Nassiriya oil contract, while it was circulated that Nippon Oil entered in a final stage to win it. The following 468-word report sheds light on the subject and tells how the fierce competition between ENI and Nippon Oil is developing. It also tells whether Nippon Oil has advantages over ENI or not.
Saudi King Abdullah, young princes and transition of power (60$)
Posted on: Thu, Jul 02, 2009
Saudi King Abdullah is said to be holding discussions with other senior members of the ruling Al-Saud family on the future of some young princes and their political, security and economic role in the Kingdom. The following 662-word report focuses on the subject and tells how King Abdullah is proceeding with it and how some young princes are reacting to it.