Dec 21, 2004

LONDON [MENL] -- NATO has recommended the establishment of close ties withGulf Arab states.

Dec 10, 2004

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar has discussed the prospect of acquiring Britishmilitary platforms.

Nov 03, 2004

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The president of the United Arab Emirates, who launchedan effort to transform his country into a Gulf military power, has died.

Oct 14, 2004

CAIRO [MENL] -- Libya, in a move that could dash the hopes of Europeandefense contractors, has pledged to slash the defense budget.