Tag: Oman

HISTORY Homeland and refuge of daring navigators and pirates since ancient times, Oman was controlled by the Portuguese from the beginning of the century. XVI until 1648 when they were…

Defense The defense of Oman encompasses (2010) 43,000 men enlisted and is organized into 3 brigades, 13 fighters, 64 fighter aircraft and the Royal Guard Brigade. Semi-military security forces amount…