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UAE Launches Astronaut Program
2017-12-13 Read More...
UAE has launched its first astronaut program dedicated to selecting and training four Emirati astronauts on various space missions so they can head to the International Space Station within the next five

UAE Land Forces Join “Coast Heroes 1” Drill in Sudan
2017-12-12 Read More...
Units of the UAE Land Forces arrived last week at Port Sudan, in eastern Sudan, to participate in the second phase of “Coast Heroes 1,” a joint military exercise between the armed forces of the UAE and

Calidus Uses Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
2017-12-12 Read More...
Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform was used by Calidus, an Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology company recently incorporated, to develop its military light attack aircraft with multirole capabilities, the first such aircraft developed 100

Raytheon Forms New Subsidiary in UAE
2017-12-11 Read More...
Raytheon Company marked its 30-year anniversary of partnership with the United Arab Emirates by announcing it has formed Raytheon Emirates, a new, wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated and headquartered in Abu

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives Brazilian Defense Minister
2017-12-11 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received last week the Brazilian Minister of Defense, Raul Jungmann, UAE national news agency WAM

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives Raytheon Chairman
2017-12-08 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received Dr. Thomas Kennedy, Chairman and CEO of Raytheon, a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense

Flag4 Military Exercises Kick Off in UAE
2017-12-07 Read More...
The armed forces of the UAE, US, UK and France began joint military exercises in Abu Dhabi earlier this week, UAE national news agency WAM

Dubai Ruler Attends Khalifa Air College Graduation
2017-12-06 Read More...
UAE’s Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has attended the 47th graduation ceremony of Air Cadet and Cadet Pilot officers at Khalifa bin Zayed Air College in Al Ain, UAE national

UAE Deputy Supreme Commander Attends Graduation Ceremony
2017-11-30 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, along with the Crown Princes, witnessed the graduation ceremony of the 8th batch of National Service male recruits and

Abu Dhabi Ship Building Receives Two Prestigious Awards
2017-11-30 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) recently received two highly prestigious awards reflecting the high quality of its business operations and commitment to corporate social

UAE to Acquire Two Gowind-Class Corvettes
2017-11-23 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has closed a deal to buy two French-made Gowind navy corvettes, built for coastal surveillance and anti-submarine warfare, French President Emmanuel Macron said during his visit to Dubai earlier this

Thales to Upgrade UAE’s Mirage 2000-9 Electronic Systems
2017-11-23 Read More...
During last week’s Dubai Airshow, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed forces have announced their intention to sign a contract for the upgrade of their Mirage 2000-9

Strata-AAA Partnership Eyes Global Supply Chain Prospects
2017-11-20 Read More...
Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale (AAA), a

UAE Space Agency, German Aerospace Centre Sign MoU
2017-11-17 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German Aerospace Centre to collaborate on exchanging information and expertise in the fields of space science, research, technology, and regulation, UAE national news

UAE Armed Forces Order Five C-295 MW Transport Aircraft
2017-11-16 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces has announced the purchase of five C-295 military transport aircraft and related services from the Spanish Airbus Defence and

Leonardo Delivers First Falco EVO Surveillance Drone in Middle East
2017-11-16 Read More...
At the ongoing Dubai Air Show 2017 exhibition, Leonardo has announced the completion of the first delivery of its Falco EVO Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS) to its launch customer in the Middle

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