Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — A Western energy major has been increasing Libya’s crude oil production. Italy’s Eni reported that it was progressing toward reaching crude oil and natural gas output levels of those before the revolt against Libyan Col. Moammar Gadhafi in early 2011. Eni said its production in Libya has reached 240,000 barrels […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Islamic insurgents have deployed surface-to-air missiles in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula for attacks on Israel, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said Hamas has joined with Bedouin insurgents to establish Sinai as a venue for SAM attacks on Israeli civilian and military aircraft. In a report, the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has determined that the children of ousted Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi were appointing agents to transfer money and weapons. The Treasury Department has identified an agent for at least one surviving son of Gadhafi. The department said Humayd Abdul Salam, designated for U.S. sanctions, was providing support […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has acknowledged that the lion’s share of Libya’s shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles are gone. Officials said a State Department program to retrieve so-called man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) stolen from Libyan Army arsenals during the revolt in 2011 has been stalled. They said that after initial success in […]
Special to WorldTribune.com MOSCOW — A leading Russian defense contractor has reported the loss of contracts in Libya. The state-owned Russian Tactical Missiles has lost nearly $800 million in contracts with the Libyan military. The company, which reported $390 million in sales last year, attributed the losses to the revolt that overthrew and killed Col. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com HERZLIYA, Israel — Israel’s military has been exploring the prospect of developing projects in the upper tier of the atmosphere. Officials said the Israel Air Force has drafted plans to develop aircraft that could operate in what they termed the stratosphere. They said this would enable unmanned platforms to conduct reconnaissance and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Libya, despite its 2003 agreement with the West, has maintained a hidden stockpile of weapons of mass destruction. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Libya maintained a stockpile of chemical weapons not reported to the international community. OPCW said the amount of chemical munitions far exceeded that […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Turkey is preparing to launch a training program for Libya’s security forces. A Turkish security delegation arrived in Libya on Jan. 5 to discuss a program to train Libyan police and security forces. Officials said Ankara would conduct training in Turkey and Libya for both Libyan cadets and veteran officers. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Libya has named a military chief amid militia clashes that paralyzed the capital of the North African state. The interim government has named Yusef Manqoush chief of staff of Libya’s armed forces. The appointment on Jan. 3 took place as Libya’s capital, Tripoli, was rocked by militia fighting. “If there’s […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States is examining ways to renew defense cooperation with Libya. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama has discussed options to resume defense and military cooperation in wake of the ouster of Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi. They said the Defense Department would issue recommendations in early 2012 […]