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Crown Heir of Abu Dhabi Receives King of Jordan
2014-10-10 Read More...
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces met in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan who is currently visiting the United

UAE to Get High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Launchers
2014-10-01 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) Launchers and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support

ADSB Becomes NAVDEX Principal Sponsor
2014-09-26 Read More...
IDEX LLC (An ADNEC Group Company) announced Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) as the principal sponsor for the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2015.

UAE Armed Forces to Protect National Rail Network
2014-09-23 Read More...
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway, has signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE’s Armed Forces. Both parties will work together through close coordination and exchange of information to secure

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Egyptian President Meet in Cairo
2014-09-22 Read More...
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, discussed last Wednesday the fraternal cooperation between the UAE

Higher Organizing Committee Sets Stage for IDEX 2015
2014-09-19 Read More...
The Higher Organizing Committee for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) that includes esteemed members of the Armed Forces GHQ, ADNEC and IDEX, met this week to discuss key developments and preparations ahead of IDEX 2015.

Dubai to Host 6th Edition of Dubai Helishow in November
2014-09-18 Read More...
The Domus Group, a leading international exhibition specialist based in Dubai, has announced the dates for the Dubai Helishow 2014, held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of

French Defense Minister Visits UAE, Egypt
2014-09-17 Read More...
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met at Mamoura building, the visiting French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, who visited the UAE earlier

Raytheon Starts Laser Guided Rocket Production for UAE
2014-09-16 Read More...
Under a $117 million contract awarded to Raytheon Company, Raytheon Missile Systems has begun production of the TALON Laser Guided Rocket.

IDEX & TDC to Showcase New Innovations at IDEX 2015
2014-09-12 Read More...
IDEX LLC (An ADNEC Group Company) has entered a partnership agreement with The Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee’s (TDC) Takamul innovation support program for the upcoming IDEX 2015.

Arianespace to Launch Al Yah 3 Satellite
2014-09-11 Read More...
Arianespace has been chosen to orbit the Al Yah 3 telecommunications satellite, built by Orbital Sciences Corporation, for the operator Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat).

Sheikh Khalifa Approves Setting Up UAE Space Agency
2014-09-10 Read More...
A law formally establishing the UAE Space Agency has been signed by Sheikh Khalifa (photo), President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Prince Salman Meets Saudi Military Students in France
2014-09-04 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, met in Paris on Tuesday with military Saudi Students on scholarships in

NGC Hosts Winners of 2014 UAE Innovation Challenge
2014-09-02 Read More...
Northrop Grumman (NGC) recently hosted the 2014 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Innovation Challenge champions, from the Higher Colleges of Technology's (HCT) Fujairah Colleges, in Southern California.

Abu Dhabi to Host Search and Rescue Middle East Summit
2014-08-29 Read More...
The Search and Rescue Middle East Summit (http://bit.ly/1pch84tri) will gather international experts from the search and rescue community, including members from regional Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, Rescue Coordination Centers (RCCs) and the

Russia, UAE Eye Joint Weapons Production
2014-08-15 Read More...
Russia plans to produce weapons jointly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said Igor Sevastyanov (photo), Deputy General Director of Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state-run arms export monopoly.

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