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UAE’s Falcon Aviation Services Orders 2 AW189 Helicopters
2014-10-23 Read More...
AgustaWestland announced that Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates - UAE) has signed a contract for two AW189 super medium helicopters in offshore transport

Mohamed bin Zayed Meets British PM, Algerian President
2014-10-20 Read More...
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and his accompanying delegation were received on Thursday at 10 Downing Street by the British Prime Minister

Abu Dhabi to Host 67th International Air Safety Summit
2014-10-20 Read More...
The Flight Safety Foundation announced today that Richard Hill, Chief Operating Officer at Etihad Airways, will deliver the opening keynote at Flight Safety Foundation’s 67th annual International Air Safety Summit.

Dubai Helishow 2014 to Focus on Homeland Security
2014-10-17 Read More...
The Domus Group, Organizer of Dubai Helishow 2014, announced that this year’s exhibition will focus on the Homeland security products and services on display that are aimed at protecting a Nation's citizens from external or internal threats.

Crown Heir of Abu Dhabi Receives King of Jordan
2014-10-10 Read More...
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces met in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan who is currently visiting the United

UAE to Get High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Launchers
2014-10-01 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) Launchers and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support

ADSB Becomes NAVDEX Principal Sponsor
2014-09-26 Read More...
IDEX LLC (An ADNEC Group Company) announced Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) as the principal sponsor for the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2015.

UAE Armed Forces to Protect National Rail Network
2014-09-23 Read More...
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway, has signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE’s Armed Forces. Both parties will work together through close coordination and exchange of information to secure

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Egyptian President Meet in Cairo
2014-09-22 Read More...
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, discussed last Wednesday the fraternal cooperation between the UAE

Higher Organizing Committee Sets Stage for IDEX 2015
2014-09-19 Read More...
The Higher Organizing Committee for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) that includes esteemed members of the Armed Forces GHQ, ADNEC and IDEX, met this week to discuss key developments and preparations ahead of IDEX 2015.

Dubai to Host 6th Edition of Dubai Helishow in November
2014-09-18 Read More...
The Domus Group, a leading international exhibition specialist based in Dubai, has announced the dates for the Dubai Helishow 2014, held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of

French Defense Minister Visits UAE, Egypt
2014-09-17 Read More...
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met at Mamoura building, the visiting French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, who visited the UAE earlier

Raytheon Starts Laser Guided Rocket Production for UAE
2014-09-16 Read More...
Under a $117 million contract awarded to Raytheon Company, Raytheon Missile Systems has begun production of the TALON Laser Guided Rocket.

IDEX & TDC to Showcase New Innovations at IDEX 2015
2014-09-12 Read More...
IDEX LLC (An ADNEC Group Company) has entered a partnership agreement with The Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee’s (TDC) Takamul innovation support program for the upcoming IDEX 2015.

Arianespace to Launch Al Yah 3 Satellite
2014-09-11 Read More...
Arianespace has been chosen to orbit the Al Yah 3 telecommunications satellite, built by Orbital Sciences Corporation, for the operator Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat).

Sheikh Khalifa Approves Setting Up UAE Space Agency
2014-09-10 Read More...
A law formally establishing the UAE Space Agency has been signed by Sheikh Khalifa (photo), President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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