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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

UAE Armed Forces to Upgrade Mirage 2000-9 Aircraft
2017-11-15 Read More...
“The UAE Armed Forces have announced their intention to sign a contract with Dassault and Thales to upgrade their Mirage 2000-9 aircraft,” said HE Major General Staff Pilot Ishaq Saleh Al-Balushi, Head of the Executive Directorate of Industries and

Abu Dhabi Aviation Orders 2 More AW139 Helicopters
2017-11-15 Read More...
Leonardo announced that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract for two additional AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The announcement was made during an official ceremony at the Dubai Air

U.S. Marks Largest International Presence at Dubai Airshow
2017-11-15 Read More...
U.S. aerospace and defense companies competing for military, commercial and space business in the Middle East and around the world, look to strengthen trade, innovation and

Oshkosh Defense Displays Next Generation Light Vehicles at Dubai Airshow
2017-11-14 Read More...
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is displaying next-generation mobility and transportability with the Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) at the Dubai Airshow, November 12-16, 2017 at the Dubai World Central in

NIMR Automotive Expanding into Southeast Asia
2017-11-10 Read More...
NIMR Automotive, the leading manufacturer of light and medium-weight wheeled military vehicles in the Middle East and North Africa, is actively expanding its reach into the Southeast Asian region following agreements with top industry partners in

NIMR Automotive Wins First International Contract
2017-11-07 Read More...
NIMR Automotive, a subsidiary of the UAE’s Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), has today announced its first international contract to export its vehicles outside of the MENA region through an agreement with the Ministry of Defense and

UAE Minister of Defense Receives South Korean Counterpart
2017-11-06 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs, received the South Korean Defense Minister, Song Young-moo, and his accompanying delegation, UAE national news agency WAM

UAE-US Conclude “Iron Magic 18” Military Exercise
2017-11-02 Read More...
The joint “Iron Magic 18” military exercise between the UAE Armed Forces and the US forces concluded Tuesday in the presence of top brass from the two friendly nations, UAE national news agency WAM

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