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ISNR Launches Infosecurity Middle East 2016
2015-07-06 Read More...
Regional governments see cyber-crime as a growing threat and together are set to invest heavily on cyber security over the next four years, according to experts.

Abu Dhabi to Host Global Aerospace Summit 2016
2015-06-23 Read More...
International aerospace experts will convene in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at the third Global Aerospace Summit next year (7-8 March 2016) to discuss the rapidly changing role of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), known as

UAE Opens New Military Attaché Office in Brussels
2015-06-17 Read More...
Suleiman Hamed Salem Al Mazrouei, the UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of the UAE Mission to European Union (EU), has opened Saturday the UAE's new Military Attaché office in Brussels, capital city of Belgium, in the presence of

Qatar’s Emir Meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
2015-06-16 Read More...
The Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met in Abu Dhabi Monday with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

Boeing, Tawazun’s TPI Launch Aerospace Plant in UAE
2015-06-15 Read More...
Tawazun Precision Industries, TPI, and Boeing broke ground on a new aerospace surface treatment facility for metallic parts in the UAE.

UAE’s National Security Advisor Tours Caracal
2015-06-10 Read More...
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has made an inspection tour to Caracal International, the UAE's first national manufacturer of firearms, rifles and other light weapons,

Dubai Ruler Honors National Defense College Graduates
2015-06-03 Read More...
Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has honored the graduates of the second intake of the National Defense College (NDC). A graduation ceremony was held at the NDC campus in Abu Dhabi,

UAE Requests GBU-31 and GBU-12 Guided Bomb Units
2015-06-02 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Guided Bomb Units (GBU-31s and GBU-12s) and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of

UAE to Launch First Master’s Program in Space Systems
2015-05-28 Read More...
Yahsat, wholly owned by Mubadala, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and Orbital ATK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi on 25 May 2015, WAM news agency reported.

Masdar Institute Gathering Reveals Graphene’s Potential in Defense, Aerospace, Security
2015-05-26 Read More...
The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, The University of Manchester and the Defense Services Marketing Council (DSMC) are pleased to announce the successful gathering of defense and aerospace professionals to discuss cutting-edge research

Lockheed Martin to Produce ATACMS Missiles for UAE
2015-05-18 Read More...
Lockheed Martin received a $174 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract for Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) production for the U.S. Army and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

AMMROC Signs Contracts with Two UAE Flight Schools
2015-05-18 Read More...
AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center) LLC, an Abu Dhabi-based company, has signed two commercial Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) contracts with local UAE companies: Etihad Flight College, a wholly-owned subsidiary

UAE Unveils Mission Plan for 1st Arab Space Probe to Mars
2015-05-12 Read More...
The blueprints and science goals for the first Arab mission to Mars have been revealed for the first time. The Emirates Mars Mission probe, named "Hope", will create mankind's first integrated model of the Red Planet's atmosphere.

BAE Systems Sponsors EmiratesSkills in Abu Dhabi
2015-04-30 Read More...
Abu Dhabi, UAE: As BAE Systems returns to participate in EmiratesSkills, the national event that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies, the company said the competition highlighted the opportunities available to Emirati youth

NGC’s Sperry Marine Selects UAE Sales & Service Provider
2015-04-28 Read More...
To meet increasing demand for its world-leading marine products and services, Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NGC) Sperry Marine business unit has selected Marine Electricals Limited (MEL) as its sales and service representative for the United Arab

Obama, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Discuss Need for Arms
2015-04-23 Read More...
US President Barack Obama met with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince earlier this week and discussed the conflicts in Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Libya, and the United Arab Emirates' need for military equipment, the White House said.

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