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India, Saudi Arabia Launch First Edition of “Sada Tanseeq” Joint Military Exercise
2024-01-31 Read More...
In keeping with the ongoing thrust on bolstering military ties with the Gulf countries, India on Monday kicked off the inaugural edition of the “Sada Tanseeq” military exercise with Saudi Arabia, while Defence Secretary

EDGE Appoints Hamad Al Marar as New Managing Director & CEO
2024-01-29 Read More...
EDGE Group has announced the appointment of Hamad Al Marar as its new Managing Director & CEO, effective 1 February. Al Marar transitions into his new role at the helm of EDGE following four years within the group’s senior management

UMEX and SimTEX 2024 Conclude with $792 Million Deals
2024-01-27 Read More...
The sixth edition of UMEX SimTEX 2024 concluded in Abu Dhabi Friday with the announcement of 18 deals totaling AED2.932 billion (US$792 million) by Tawazun Council, the UAE’s defense and security acquisitions authority for the Ministry of

EDGE to Supply 200 Unmanned Helicopters, 40 Combat UGVs to UAE Ministry of Defence
2024-01-25 Read More...
On the sidelines of UMEX-SimTEX Exhibition which concluded in Abu Dhabi Thursday, EDGE announced it has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of

Qatar’s Amir Inaugurates F-15 QA Fighter Jet
2024-01-24 Read More...
The Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, inaugurated the strategic fighter jet wing No. 5 Ababil (F-15 QA) of the Qatar Amiri Air Force at Al Udeid Air Base on

EDGE Adds International Golden Group (IGG) to its Portfolio
2024-01-24 Read More...
EDGE Group PJSC (EDGE), one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, announced the addition of International Golden Group (IGG) to the EDGE portfolio of

Saab Signs GlobalEye Support Contract with UAE’s Ministry of Defence
2024-01-23 Read More...
Saab and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence have signed a contract and Saab has received an order regarding in-service support for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)

GA-ASI Highlights MQ-9B SeaGuardian & SkyGuardian at UMEX 2024
2024-01-22 Read More...
GA-ASI is highlighting the power and performance of a new era of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at UMEX 2024 (Stand 04-A11) taking place in Abu Dhabi from 23-25

Naval Group Presents its Expertise in Unmanned Platforms & Technologies at UMEX 2024
2024-01-22 Read More...
From 22nd to 25th January, Naval Group is attending the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) in Abu Dhabi. This exhibit is dedicated to civilian and military drones and unmanned systems and

EDGE Showcases Unmanned Technology Solutions at UMEX & SimTEX 2024
2024-01-22 Read More...
EDGE is making its third appearance at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) 2024, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading advanced technology

ROSOBORONEXPORT to Offer Local Production & Service of Russian UAVs at UMEX 2024
2024-01-22 Read More...
The JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT (part of Rostec State Corporation) is participating in the Sixth International Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX 2024), which will be held from January 23 to 25, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab

EDCC Highlights Technological Capabilities at UMEX & SIMTEX 2024
2024-01-22 Read More...
Emirates Defense Companies Council (EDCC) is participating in the sixth edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation Training (SimTEX), from 23-25 January 2024 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre

EDGE, Baykar Collaborate on Payload Integration onto Baykar’s UAVs
2024-01-18 Read More...
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Baykar, an international leader in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and artificial intelligence technology, are currently collaborating to integrate

Salalah to Host First IADE OMAN International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition in September
2024-01-15 Read More...
In a significant stride towards fostering global collaboration in the aerospace and defense industry, IEC, International Events & Congress, renowned for

Kuwaiti Military Delegation Holds Discussions in Pakistan
2024-01-14 Read More...
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that a Kuwaiti military delegation conducted a visit to Pakistan to discuss military topics of common

Fincantieri, MBDA, Barzan Holdings Confirmed Sponsors for DIMDEX 2024
2024-01-10 Read More...
The eighth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) will take place from 4 to 6 March 2024 at the Qatar National Convention Centre

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