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EDGE Announces Senior Leadership Team
2020-03-03 Read More...
EDGE, the Abu Dhabi based advanced technology group for defence and beyond, named Monday the Presidents of three

Fincantieri Launches First Corvette for Qatar
2020-03-02 Read More...
The technical launch of corvette “Al Zubarah’, the first of the class ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defense within the national naval acquisition program, took place Thursday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia,

Tunisia to Receive Four AT-6 Light Attack Aircraft
2020-02-28 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia of four (4) AT-6C Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $325.8

UAE Orders Additional Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods
2020-02-28 Read More...
Lockheed Martin received a direct commercial sale contract from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defense (AFAD) for expedited delivery of Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), spares and

Bahrain’s Royal Guard Commander Patronizes Graduation Ceremony
2020-02-28 Read More...
Bahrain’s National Security Advisor and Commander of the Royal Guard Major General HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (photo) patronized a graduation ceremony for a special new recruits

UMEX 2020 Concludes With Deals Exceeding US$ 200 Million
2020-02-27 Read More...
Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the 4th Edition of UMEX and SimTEX concluded Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions

Fincantieri, Marakeb Sign MoU for Unmanned Collaboration
2020-02-26 Read More...
Marakeb Technologies, a leading autonomous technology provider, and Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to explore global collaboration opportunities in the field of

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Toured UMEX/SimTEX 2020
2020-02-26 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited on Monday the exhibition halls of UMEX and SimTEX

Milrem Robotics Showcases its 5th Generation UGV at UMEX
2020-02-25 Read More...
Milrem Robotics, one of the leading manufacturers of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) introduced at UMEX 2020 its mission proven, fifth generation THeMIS UGV designed to assist soldiers on the battlefield while enhancing their combat

UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister Opens UMEX/SimTEX 2020
2020-02-25 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan (photo), UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, opened on Sunday the 4th edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition, UMEX, and Simulation and Training Exhibition, SimTEX, at the Abu

Nexter Participates at UMEX 2020 in Abu Dhabi
2020-02-24 Read More...
From 23 to 25 February 2020, Nexter group is presenting its digital and defense robotics solutions at the UMEX exhibition taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) in the United Arab Emirates

EDGE Entities Unveil Unmanned Systems at UMEX 2020
2020-02-24 Read More...
EDGE, UAE’s advanced technology group for defense and beyond, announced that two of its entities are exhibiting their new range of unmanned systems at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference, UMEX

UMS SKELDAR Launches New V-150 VTOL Platform at UMEX 2020
2020-02-24 Read More...
UMS SKELDAR, a Joint Venture between Saab and UMS AERO GROUP, is using UMEX 2020 as part of its launch program for its newest Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) platform, the V-150. Alongside a full-scale model of the platform on the Saab stand,

SAMI CEO Tours NIMR’s Armored Vehicles Facility
2020-02-24 Read More...
NIMR, a leading manufacturer of combat-proven light- and medium-weight wheeled military vehicles, recently welcomed a delegation from the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), led by its CEO, Dr. Andreas Schwer, to its world-class armored

UMEX, SimTEX 2020 to Kick-Off in Abu Dhabi Sunday
2020-02-20 Read More...
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, has announced that final preparations for the 4th edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition, UMEX 2020, and Simulation and Training Exhibition, SimTEX 2020, have been

Bahrain’s Commander-in-Chief Receives VP of Raytheon IDS
2020-02-20 Read More...
Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, received Thomas Laliberty (photo), Vice President of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IDS), Raytheon

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