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UAE Eyeing Kamov Ka-226, Ansat Light Helicopters
2017-04-04 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is interested in purchasing Kamov Ka-226 and Ansat light helicopters from Russia, the CEO of Russian Helicopters has been quoted as saying in a media

Dubai Crown Prince Attends 17th Graduation of Naval College
2017-04-03 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, attended the graduation ceremony of the 17th batch of the Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College in Abu Dhabi on 28th

UAE, Egypt Continue “Zayed 2” Joint Military Exercise
2017-03-28 Read More...
The “Zayed 2” joint military exercise between UAE Armed Forces and their Egyptian counterparts has continued its activities in the UAE, with the participation of armed forces units from both

UAE Defense Minister Meets Omani, Singaporean Ambassadors
2017-03-22 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defense Affairs, today met with Dr. Khalid bin Said bin Salim al Jaradi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the

Middle East Premier for CZ P-10 C and CZ BREN 2
2017-03-21 Read More...
Between 19 and 23 February 2017, Česká zbrojovka a.s. and its sister company 4M Systems s.r.o. took part in the IDEX exhibition in the United Arab

New Zealand Defense Minister Visits UAE
2017-03-21 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs, has met in Abu Dhabi with the visiting New Zealand Defense Minister, Gerry Brownlee (photo), and his accompanying

UAE, Egypt Launch “Zayed 2” Joint Military Exercise
2017-03-20 Read More...
Units of the Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt have arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the “Zayed 2” joint military exercise, UAE national news agency WAM

Abu Dhabi Ship Building Hosts First Agent Conference
2017-03-17 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB), a leading provider of construction, repair and refit services for commercial, and naval vessels, welcomed shipyard industry agents from across the world for its first ever Agent Conference in Abu

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives IDEX Committee
2017-03-16 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received at Qasr Al Bahr Chairman and members of the Higher Organizing Committee of the International Defense Exhibition and

Chief of Staff of French Navy Visits UAE
2017-03-15 Read More...
Mattar Salem Al Dhaheri, UAE’s Undersecretary Ministry of Defense, received on Monday, Admiral Bernard Rogel, the Chief of Staff of the French Navy, to discuss ways of boosting strategic coordination and cooperation in defense and military

Lockheed Martin, Mubadala Launch UAS Competition in UAE
2017-03-13 Read More...
Global technology leader Lockheed Martin announced the call for participants in its year-long Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Payload Design

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Hails Armed Forces Training Skills
2017-03-09 Read More...
The training system of the UAE Armed Forces is an essential foundation for preparing the UAE’s brave forces to face all possible challenges, H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE

Thuraya Wins Top Land Mobility Satcom Innovation Award
2017-03-09 Read More...
Leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator Thuraya Telecommunications, announced that its groundbreaking Thuraya XT-PRO DUAL has been selected as the winner of the “Top Land Mobility Satcom Innovation” category in the Mobile Satellite Users

NIMR Automotive, VOP CZ Launch Strategic Partnership
2017-03-07 Read More...
NIMR Automotive and VOP CZ signed a strategic collaboration agreement for the marketing, distribution, production and after-sale support of the complete range of NIMR armored vehicles to the Visegrád 4 countries - Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Attends Union Fortress Military Show
2017-03-06 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, attended the Hosn Al-Ittihad (Union Fortress), a public live military demonstration involving all branches of the UAE

Rockwell Collins Names New Leadership in Middle East
2017-03-03 Read More...
Rockwell Collins announced it is increasing its local presence in the Middle East region and appointing new

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