Goodrich Corporation introduced the smallest SWaP (size, weight, and power) shortwave infrared (SWIR) camera for unmanned vehicles.

Boeing appointed Saffana Michael as Communications Manager for its commercial airplanes unit in the Middle East, India, and Central Asia.

 Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) became the first Middle East customer to offer an Airbus aircraft for VVIP charter flights, following the delivery of its first A318 Elite.

Iran began mass-producing 2 high-speed variants of missile-launching assault boats to boost security along its coastline.

Fire protection and suppression systems market in the Gulf is expected to reach US$1.12 billion by 2013.