HRH the Premier's Advisor receives Shaikh Talal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 17:10

Manama, March 10, (BNA) His Royal Highness the Premier's Advisor for Economic and Oil Affairs Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa received in his office today Shaikh Talal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa who offered him a copy of his book on the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Bahrain Britain half century old military relations.

HRH Crown Prince receives NATO Chief

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 19:42

Manama, March 8 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, said the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO) has maintained a unique formula in its international mission combining military and politics and described NATO adoption of diplomacy and military options as a healthy phenomenon.

HRH Crown Prince receives NATO Chief

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 15:14

Manama, March 8 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, said the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO) has maintained a unique formula in its international mission combining military and politics and described NATO adoption of diplomacy and military options as a healthy phenomenon.

British soldier killed near Helmand

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 10:33

London, March 8 (BNA) A British soldier was killed in southern Afghanistan on Sunday in an armed confrontation with insurgents who attacked a British military base.

Prince Khalid Bin Sultan receives Kazakhstan's Ambassador

Posted Sun, 03/07/2010 - 15:24

Riyadh, March.7 (BNA) Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Assistant Defense and Aviation Minister for Military Affairs, received here today Kazakhstan's ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kairat Lama Sherif who extended an official invitation from Kazakhstan's defense minister to Prince Khalid to visit Kazakhstan.

Al Aqsa Brigade militant martyrs

Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 14:23

Gaza, March 5 (BNA) Al Aqsa Brigades, the military wing of Hamas announced Friday that one of its militants martyred while on a Jihad mission in Deer Al Balah in Central Gaza.

Pakistan to receive sophisticated laser - guided - bomb

Posted Wed, 03/03/2010 - 10:25

Washington, March. 3 (BNA) The Pentagon will transfer sophisticated laser guided bomb kits to Pakistan, escalating the Obama administration's recent push to better arm Islamabad for its military campaign against the country's militants.

Israeli forces, warships fire on Gaza workers in north

Posted Wed, 02/24/2010 - 14:20

Occupied Jerusalem, Feb. 24 (BNA) Palestinians collecting small stones and concrete rubble in the As Saifa area, part of the northern 'no go zone' at the western tip of the Strip, were targeted by Israeli fire from a military patrol and warships on Wednesday morning, sources said.

Fahmi Al Jodar Receives US Ambassador

Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 21:23

Manama, Feb. 22. (BNA) – Works Minister and the Minister in Charge of the Electricity and Water Authority Fahmi bin Ali Al Jodar today received US Ambassador to Bahrain Joseph Adam Ereli and the US Embassy's Second Secretary Benjamin Thompson, who introduced to him the Head of the Foreign Military Sales Unit Richard Dixon.

US pilots have been killed

Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 11:17

Baghdad, Feb. 22 (BNA) The U.S. military says two Army helicopter pilots have been killed in an accident on a base in northern Iraq.

N. Korea asks military talks be held on March 2

Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 11:17

Seoul, Feb. 22 (BNA) North Korea on Monday proposed that inter Korean working level military talks be held on March 2 instead of an earlier date suggested by Seoul to discuss cross border traffic, communications and customs clearance for South Korean firms operating at a joint industrial park in the North, officials in Seoul said.

Russian Anti-Piracy Task Unit to Head for Gulf of Aden

Posted Sat, 02/20/2010 - 17:56

Moscow, Feb. 20. (BNA) – A Russian frigate will head for the Gulf of Aden to join international efforts aiming to protect shipping routes and combat piracy there, announced a high Russian military official today.

30 killed in Pakistan

Posted Sat, 02/20/2010 - 11:45

Islamabad, Feb.20 (BNA) -- At least 30 people were killed in an air strike by the Pakistani military in a tribal area bordering Afghanistan on Saturday, the military said.

Israel launches air attack on central Gaza; clashes reported

Posted Sat, 02/20/2010 - 11:07

Occupied Jerusalem, Feb. 20 (BNA) Three Palestinians were injured when Israeli helicopters fired on a group of resistance fighters near the central Gaza military base Kissufim following reports of clashes in the area early Saturday morning.

The Jordanian Monarch receives Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff

Posted Tue, 02/16/2010 - 17:16

Amman, Feb .16 (BNA) The Jordanian Monarch King Abdullah II on Tuesday discussed with Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael G. Mullen, ways to bolster bilateral ties, especially military cooperation.

Israeli warplanes fire on southern Gaza

Posted Thu, 02/11/2010 - 11:19

Bethlehem, Feb. 11 (BNA) The Israeli military confirmed reports from Gaza residents that warplanes struck targets in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday morning, causing damage the the already destroyed airport site in Khan Younis but no injuries.

Israel bulldozes area around Beit Sahour family park

Posted Thu, 02/11/2010 - 09:49

Bethlehem, Feb. 11 (BNA) Israeli bulldozers prepared for the military take over of a family recreation park in the town of Beit Sahour on Wednesday afternoon, preventing local journalists from accessing the area.

Al Dhahrani Hails the Big Military Show

Posted Wed, 02/10/2010 - 20:01

Manama, Feb. 10. (BNA) – The Representatives Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani today lauded the big military show held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander.

HM King Hamad attends military show

Posted Wed, 02/10/2010 - 19:03

Manama, Feb. 10, (BNA)—Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) anniversary is a bright landmark in our blessed national march and a source of pride for all citizens as it recalls our forefathers' feats and struggle throughout the honourable history of our nation, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said as he patronized today a big military show held by BDF at Sakhir Air base marking the 10th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne and BDF 42nd anniversary.

Injuries after fierce clashes at Jerusalem refugee camp

Posted Tue, 02/09/2010 - 08:49

Occupied Jerusalem, Feb. 9 (BNA) Dozens of Palestinians including journalists were injured as fierce clashes broke out on Monday in Shu'fat refugee camp after Israeli civil and paramilitary police stormed the camp and detained dozens.