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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

UAE Chief of Staff Lauds Tawazun’s Economic Program
2017-11-02 Read More...
Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, lauded the contributions made by Tawazun Economic Council to the development of the UAE defense industry throughout the past 25 years, UAE national news agency WAM

French Armed Forces Minister Visits UAE
2017-10-31 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 on Sunday Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces of France, who is currently visiting the

Commander of UAE Navy Attends Graduation Ceremony
2017-10-31 Read More...
Major General Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, has attended the graduation ceremony of several officers who attended specialized courses at the Naval Forces

Emirates Defense Contractors Council Holds 6th Meeting
2017-10-26 Read More...
The Emirates Defense Contractors Council, EDCC, held its 6th meeting in Abu Dhabi, under the Chairmanship of Tareq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, Chief Executive Officer of Tawazun Economic Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, the

UAE Space Agency Receives Kuwaiti Delegation
2017-10-20 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency has welcomed an official delegation from the Kuwaiti scientific, research and academic institutions visiting the UAE this week to learn about the experience, achievements and future plans of the UAE space

UAE Armed Forces Set for Union Fortress Military Show
2017-10-19 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces are continuing their efforts and preparations to organize the second edition of the Union Fortress military show on 3rd November in Sharjah, UAE’s third largest

UMEX, SIMTEX 2018 Committee Holds First Meeting
2017-10-18 Read More...
The Higher Organizing Committee of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX 2018) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition and Conference (SimTEX 2018), held its first coordination meeting at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

Abu Dhabi to Host 21st Century Wars Conference
2017-10-18 Read More...
The UAE Ministry of Defense is proactive in predicting the future and is keen to address major strategic issues related to regional and international security, stability and peace, UAE national news agency WAM

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Visits UAE
2017-10-17 Read More...
UAE’s Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, received General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, at the Zabeel Palace, to discuss a range of issues regarding

UAE Defense Minister Attends Graduation at Zayed Military Academy
2017-10-16 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defense Affairs, attended the graduation ceremony of the second batch of national service officers at the Zayed Military Academy in Al Ain city, UAE news agency WAM

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