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Cassidian Optronics Wins KMW, Rheinmetall Order
2014-03-28 Read More...
Cassidian Optronics GmbH, a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, has received an order valued at more than 40 million Euros from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics GmbH, for the supply of vision equipment.

Britain Expands Military Complex in Britain
2014-03-28 Read More...
Britain is increasing its military presence in Bahrain with a $97.7 million expansion of the UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) complex.

DIMDEX 2014 to Conclude in Qatar Today
2014-03-27 Read More...
The 4th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX), held under the patronage of His Highness, The Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, opened Tuesday 25 March at Qatar National Convention Center with the attendance of H.E Prime

Boeing, Iraqi Airways to Bring Smiles to Orphans in Iraq
2014-03-27 Read More...
Boeing partnered with the Iraqi Ministry of Transportation (Iraqi Airways) and U.S.-based non-profit organization Another Joy Foundation to transport a consignment of toys on board the airline's newly delivered Next-Generation

MTU Showcases New Series 1600 Marine Genset at DIMDEX
2014-03-27 Read More...
At the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX; 25-27 March 2014; Qatar National Convention Centre - QNCC), Rolls-Royce Power Systems is unveiling its new marine genset carrying the MTU

Nakilat Showcases Qatar’s Premier Shipyard at DIMDEX
2014-03-26 Read More...
LNG shipping company Nakilat and its shipyard joint ventures, shipbuilder Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) and ship repairer Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM), are showcasing the world-class capabilities of Qatar’s premier shipyard at

Selex ES Showcases its AESA Radars at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is attending the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition

BAE Systems at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
BAE Systems is showcasing its advanced swing-role fighter, Eurofighter Typhoon, alongside its latest products at the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference

Airbus Helicopters at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
The capabilities of Airbus Helicopters’ rotorcraft to meet land and sea-based mission requirements of Middle East military forces is underscored in the company’s presence at the ongoing Doha International Defense Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX;

Northrop Grumman at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) is highlighting a range of its global defense and security solutions, including airborne early warning and control systems, aerial surveillance and mine countermeasures at the Doha International Maritime Defense

Kelvin Hughes at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-26 Read More...
Kelvin Hughes is exhibiting at DIMDEX 2014 (Doha, Qatar; 25-27 March), which brings together senior military and industry leaders from across the international maritime community.

MBDA’s New Coastal Defense System at DIMDEX
2014-03-25 Read More...
At the ongoing DIMDEX exhibition in Doha, Qatar (25-27 March 2014), MBDA is presenting for the first time ever a new coastal defence system based on the Marte missile

Airbus Defence and Space at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-25 Read More...
At the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition (DIMDEX 2014, Qatar, 25-27 March 2014), Airbus Defence and Space (a new division within the Airbus Group) is present with its 4 business lines for the first time in the

Fincantieri at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-25 Read More...
Fincantieri is one of the world’s oldest and largest shipbuilding groups having built more than 7,000 vessels in over 200 years of maritime history.

Navantia at DIMDEX 2014
2014-03-25 Read More...
Navantia is participating at the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition (DIMDEX 2014) taking place in Qatar on 25-27 March

Lebanon Calls on Arab Countries to Support its Army
2014-03-25 Read More...
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister called on Arab countries on Monday to support the Lebanese Army to counter fallout from Syria’s civil war, which he said threatened to tear the country apart, Reuters

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