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UAE’s Khalifa Sat to be Into Orbit by 2017
2014-01-02 Read More...
The sky is the limit for UAE aeronautical engineers, who have begun work on what will be the first Arab-made satellite - expected to be in the earth’s orbit by

UAE Pulls Out of $9.8bn Eurofighter Deal
2013-12-23 Read More...
The UAE has quit talks to buy Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft in a deal worth $9.8 billion, said BAE Systems, a UK-based a defence and aerospace company, adding that it has not yet reached a final agreement with Saudi Arabia over a jet

Hawker Pacific Sells First Bell 412EPI in the Middle East
2013-12-13 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Aviation, the largest commercial helicopter operator in the region, is set to acquire a Bell 412EPI helicopter from Hawker Pacific, a leading aircraft sales and product support company in Asia, Pacific and the Middle

ADSB to Build 2 Combat Ships for UAE Armed Forces
2013-12-11 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has signed an agreement with the UAE Armed Forces to build two combat ships equipped with multi-tasking equipment and advanced communication devices at a total value of AED 870

UAE President Accepts Invitation to Visit Iran
2013-12-06 Read More...
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan has accepted on Wednesday an invitation to visit Iran, the WAM state news agency

ADASI Main Sponsor of IDEX Unmanned Systems Area
2013-12-05 Read More...
The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) announced that Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI), a Tawazun Holding subsidiary, will be the principal sponsor for the Unmanned Systems Area at IDEX 2015, taking place from

Tawazun Named Strategic Partner for IDEX 2015
2013-12-04 Read More...
Tawazun, the strategic investment firm focused on the long-term development of UAE’s industrial manufacturing with a specific focus on the defense sector, and the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the world’s leading defence

Abu Dhabi to Host Offshore Patrol Vessels Mideast Forum
2013-12-02 Read More...
On December 9, many of the region’s top naval chiefs will descend on Abu Dhabi to discuss the prevalent threat of maritime insecurity in the Indian Ocean. Amongst the top commanders at the Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) Middle East Conference include

Abu Dhabi Polytechnic Students Build Spitfire
2013-12-02 Read More...
BAE Systems is showcasing a piece of aerospace history at Al Ain Aerobatic Show (UAE; 30 November-02 December), with a vintage World War 2 Spitfire assembled by engineering students from the Al Ain Campus of Abu Dhabi

Khalifa University to Host Aerospace Research Center
2013-11-29 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Vice Chairman on Khalifa University’s Board of Trustees, attended a signing ceremony between Mubadala Development Company, and Khalifa University, to

AgustaWestland Wins Major Orders in UAE & Qatar
2013-11-27 Read More...
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Dubai Police will operate five AW169 light intermediate helicopters to perform a range of missions including law enforcement, emergency medical services and VIP

Abu Dhabi to Join Rolls-Royce MRO, Manufacturing Network
2013-11-27 Read More...
At last week’s Dubai Airshow, Mubadala Aerospace, Communications Technology and Defense Services (ACTDS) and Rolls-Royce plc announced that they have entered into a Strategic Framework Agreement that will establish the Emirate of Abu

Lockheed, Khalifa University Sign Research Agreement
2013-11-27 Read More...
Lockheed Martin and Khalifa University announced that they have signed a formal research partnership agreement aimed towards improving Lockheed Martin’s LM Wisdom® tool, a customizable Web and social media analytics

Gulf Carriers Select Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower® Engine
2013-11-27 Read More...
Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, held a media briefing at last week’s Dubai Airshow, highlighting how the market has embraced their latest PW1000G engine

Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Navantia Sign MoU
2013-11-26 Read More...
At last week’s Dubai Air Show, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), leading shipbuilder and naval support provider in the Gulf region and Navantia, the Spanish state-owned reference company in design, construction, integration and life cycle support of

Eurocopter Renews Agreement with Two UAE Partners
2013-11-26 Read More...
At last week’s Dubai Airshow, Global Aerospace Logistics, LLC (GAL) and Eurocopter renewed their customer support services distribution agreement

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Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026)
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20 - 22 Jan 2026ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, - United Arab Emirates
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08 - 12 Feb 2026Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
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05 - 09 May 2026İstanbul Expo Center - Turkey

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