The nations of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates are attempting to build a strong defense partnership centered around firearms and ammunition production. While information is still forthcoming on the details of what and how this partnership will develop, Egypt seems to have made a commitment to local production of Emirati firearms. This is a continuation of Egypt’s desire to seek less reliance on the United States and a more diverse arsenal.
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A Brief History of the Ramadan Cannon
The sun slips slowly and majestically behind the horizon, heralding the end of the Muslim fast. Yet another day on the Ramadan-calendar crossed out. Since everything in this day and age runs like clockwork, fasting Muslims glance impatiently at their watches and clocks spread throughout the house awaiting that exact time of the sun’s setting. Historically, however, there has been another, louder, more spectacular method of announcing ifṭār – the firing of a cannon.
Kalashnikov Concern To Export Civilian Firearms to UAE and Kuwait
In two separate news releases published by Kalashnikov Media, the dedicated media branch of Kalashnikov Concern, the company has announced that they are planning to start exporting and promoting their civilian products to the Middle Eastern countries – namely, to UAE and Kuwait. During the IDEX 2019 arms exhibition, Kalashnikov Concern has signed agreements with companies from both countries.