Latest in Tag: defence Highlight
Latest in Tag: defence
Sabahy meets Al-Dostour Party figures
They discussed coordinating support after the party announced earlier this month that it is backing the presidential candidate
Injury of journalists raises questions on job safety
Press Syndicate calls for silent protest to demonstrate journalistsâ anger at the âdeliberate attacksâ
New PM Mehleb appoints new ministers
Names of appointed ministers began coming in Wednesday afternoon, formation expected to be completed by Saturday
Italian minister concerned Egypt âtoo focused on security issuesâ
Foreign minister meets Italian counterpart, defence minister and business leaders at start of Europe tour
Political players weigh Al-Sisiâs potential candidacy
Reactions to defence ministerâs possible presidential bid are mixed along party lines
Hagel phones Al-Sisi ahead of referendum
The US Secretary of Defence stressed the importance of a transparent referendum
Two die in clashes between police and pro-Morsi students
Police said they only used tear gas to break up the protests near the defence ministry and accused the Islamists of using arms.
Role of outside powers in region must change: Fahmy
Foreign Minister calls for all countries in the region to reassess their approach to security
Draft constitution finalised
Constitution to be submitted to interim president on Tuesday then put to referendum
National Defence Council addresses domestic security
Council urges citizens to preserve state institutions; meeting closely follows issuance of Protest Law
Constitutional articles on armed forces stir controversy
Constituent Assembly passes articles allowing military trials of civilians and temporarily granting SCAF authority to take part in electing defence minister
Russia offering Egypt helicopters, air defence systems
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed that military collaboration was discussed in talks between the defence ministers of both countries
Egypt, Russia to discuss political and military cooperation
Preparatory meeting held ahead of visit by Russian Ministers of Defence and Foreign Affairs
Top Russian delegation expected in Cairo
Russian foreign minister and defence minister to meet with Egyptian counterparts this week
US, Israeli defense chiefs talk Egypt, Syria
In a brief statement, the Pentagon said the two men “agreed to continue to maintain intensive dialogue on the multitude of challenges facing” their two countries
Egypt must get back to ‘inclusive approach’: US
Hagel reiterated Washington’s appeal for dialogue amid ongoing bloodshed in Egypt
Violence continues in governorates
Army spokesman office denies attack on army checkpoints in Suez
Militants strike Sinai security targets
Unknown assailants attack police forces three times on Saturday, leaving one injured
Alexandria violence leaves at least ten killed
Clashes allegedly erupted between Morsi supporters and Alexandria residents; Muslim Brotherhood claims they were attacked during prayer
Army intervention a possibility: Defence Minister
Defence minister says the Armed Forcesâ responsibility necessitates potential intervention to prevent âcollapseâ
Presidential advisor in Sinai to negotiate soldiersâ release
Protesting border guards refuse to open Rafah border crossing until colleagues are released
Egypt and Libya sign military cooperation agreement
Military cooperation between Egypt and Libya aims to tackle border security issues
Thesis defence held in Nile University sit-in
Protesters speak against Nobel prize winner’s condemnation of their strike
Lebanon ‘failing to cooperate with Hariri court’
Hariri’s defence lawyers accusing the Lebanese government of ignoring requests to cooperate the UN-backed court
US Pacific tilt not aimed against China: Panetta
US might be concerned about China’s growing military and economy
Yemeni security reshuffle
President sacks security officials loyal to ousted Saleh
Yemeni defence minister survives assassination attempt
Attempt on defence minister’s life day after Al Qaedaâs deputy regional head killed
Rockets and air raids exchanged between Gaza and Israel
Raids on the Gaza Strip in response to rockets fired into Israel
Ehud Barak: Israel can conquer Gaza today
Rocket fire from Gaza into Israel continues, Israel kills 6 Palestinians to thwart attacks
Alleged Mossad assassination in Sinai
Israeli Mossad agents entered Egyptian territory, assisted to kill jihadists, says Maâan News Agency