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Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Visits UAE
2017-03-01 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 General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of the Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, at Al Shati Palace, to

NIMR to Supply 1,750 Armored Vehicles to UAE Armed Forces
2017-02-28 Read More...
NIMR Automotive, a subsidiary of Emirates Defense Industries Company (EDIC), the UAE’s integrated defence manufacturing and services platform, announced that the UAE Armed Forces intends to award three new contracts to NIMR for over 1,750 armoured

Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Lockheed Martin Sign MoU
2017-02-28 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB), a leading provider of construction, repair and refit services for naval, military and commercial vessels, and Lockheed Martin announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate to provide sustainment

ECA Group Opens ECA Middle East in Abu Dhabi
2017-02-28 Read More...
On the occasion of last week’s IDEX/NAVDEX exhibitions (19-23 February; Abu Dhabi, UAE), ECA Group announced the creation of its subsidiary ECA Middle East in Abu

IDEX Concludes With 90 Deals Worth $5.2 Billion
2017-02-27 Read More...
The 13th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX and 4th Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX), concluded with a cumulative of 90 deals worth over AED 19 billion ($5.21 billion) signed to buy arms and defence systems for the

Tawazun Economic Council, Belarus Sign MoU
2017-02-27 Read More...
Tawazun Economic Council announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Military Industrial Committee of the Republic of Belarus during IDEX which took place in Abu Dhabi last

$5.2 Billion Arms Deals Signed on First 4 Days of IDEX
2017-02-23 Read More...
Staff Brigadier-General Rashid Mohammed Al Shamsi, Official Spokesperson of IDEX 2017, announced 20 new deals worth over AED 3.4 billion ($930 million) at a press conference on day four of the 13th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and

MBDA Wins New Marte Anti-Ship Missile Contract by UAE
2017-02-23 Read More...
MBDA has been awarded a contract by the UAE Navy to supply additional Marte MK2/N anti-ship

Boeing to Provide Training for UAE’s C-17 Globemaster III
2017-02-23 Read More...
Reflecting continuing momentum in its international training business, Boeing has received a two-year, $18.7 million contract from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide C-17 Globemaster III logistics support and training simulator

Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Raytheon Mark a Decade of Partnership
2017-02-23 Read More...
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company (ADSB) has partnered with Raytheon International Inc. for over a decade to ensure the UAE Navy is equipped with the world’s most advanced self-defense capability for its

Lockheed Martin at IDEX 2017
2017-02-22 Read More...
Lockheed Martin is showcasing its latest advanced technology solutions at IDEX 2017, the leading defense exhibition and conference, taking place in Abu Dhabi between 19 -23

Patria Introduces New Technology at IDEX 2017
2017-02-22 Read More...
During IDEX 2017 Abu Dhabi (19-23 February), Patria is showcasing the new Patria AMV28A with Kongsberg PROTECTOR Medium Caliber Turret (MCT-30) with Commander’s Independent Weapon Station with 12,7 mm Machine Gun and Javelin AT launcher and launch

CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP and TATRA TRUCKS at IDEX
2017-02-22 Read More...
The holding CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP and the automotive company TATRA TRUCKS are taking part in IDEX 2017 taking place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, between 19 and 23

Insitu’s ScanEagle, Maritime Search Payloads at IDEX
2017-02-22 Read More...
Insitu is showcasing its ScanEagle and Integrator unmanned platforms, new search payloads and PED software at IDEX 2017, the largest defense trade exhibition in the Middle East region, currently taking place (19 to 23 February) at the Abu

Harris Wins UAE Battlefield Management System Contract
2017-02-21 Read More...
Harris Corporation has received a two-year, $189 million contract to provide an integrated battle management system (BMS) to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. The contract was received during the first quarter of Harris' fiscal

UAE Navy Buys Raytheon’s RAM Block 2s Missiles
2017-02-21 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates Navy awarded Raytheon a multi-million direct commercial sale for an undisclosed amount of Raytheon Company’s Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAMs) Block 2, associated equipment, training and

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