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Pelican-Hardigg Presents Transport Solutions for Defense at IDEX
2019-02-18 Read More...
Pelican-Hardigg™ is the largest manufacturer of aerospace and military approved reusable, recyclable, plastic ATA 300 CAT 1, LRU, AGE, WSTAGE, logistic containers and

UAE, Oman Conclude Cooperation 2 Joint Exercise
2019-02-18 Read More...
The Royal Army of Oman (RAO) concluded last week its participation in the Omani-UAE Joint Exercise ‘Cooperation 2’ in the United Arab Emirates

Largest Editions of IDEX, NAVDEX Start on Sunday
2019-02-15 Read More...
The upcoming editions of the International Defence Exhibition, IDEX, and Naval Defence, NAVDEX, held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan will run from 17th to 21st February at the Abu Dhabi National

Pantsir-ME to Make First International Debut at IDEX 2019
2019-02-15 Read More...
JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) and JSC NPO High Precision Systems will arrange the first demonstration within a foreign defense show of the Pantsir-ME shipborne air-defense missile and

Lebanese Army Receive Laser-Guided Rockets from U.S.
2019-02-15 Read More...
The United States delivered laser-guided rockets valued at more than $16 million to the Lebanese military on Wednesday, demonstrating what it said was Washington’s “firm and steady commitment” to Lebanon’s

FLIR Opens Regional CBRNE Service Centers in UAE, Germany
2019-02-15 Read More...
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the opening of regional service centers in Frankfurt, Germany and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support its customers that use Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) threat detection

Royal Artillery Officers’ Club Opens in Bahrain
2019-02-15 Read More...
The Royal Artillery Officers’ Club was opened in Manama under the patronage of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed

Tawazun Launches Defense & Security Development Fund
2019-02-14 Read More...
Tawazun Economic Council announced the launch of the Defense and Security Development Fund with a capital of AED 2.5 billion (equivalent of USD 680 million). The Fund contributes to the enablement of the defense and security sector and its

Eight Large Naval Vessels Participate in NAVDEX 2019
2019-02-14 Read More...
Eight large naval vessels arrived in Abu Dhabi Wednesday to participate in the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2019) which is being held at the same time as the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2019) from 17th to 21st February at the Abu

IDEX Conference to Examine Impact of 4IR on Defense, Security, Offset
2019-02-14 Read More...
Defence Ministers, senior government officials, high-ranking military officers, eminent academics and leaders of renowned defence companies from around the world are among the distinguished speakers participating in the upcoming edition of the

Bahrain King Receives USCENTCOM Commander
2019-02-14 Read More...
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain hailed the deep-rooted historic relations and long-standing partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of

Egypt’s Defense Minister Meets Head of US Central Command
2019-02-14 Read More...
Egypt’s Minister of Defense, General Mohamed Zaki, met with General Joseph Votel, Head of the US Central Command, during his visit to Cairo, Daily News Egypt

Talel Kamel to Lead Collins Aerospace in Middle East & Africa
2019-02-13 Read More...
Talel Kamel has been named Vice President Customer & Account Management for Collins Aerospace in the Middle East and Africa to further increase the company’s focus and footprint in the region and deliver higher value to

International Defence Conference 2019 to Convene 1,200 Experts
2019-02-12 Read More...
The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2019, being held from 14 to 16 February at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, is expected to draw the participation of over 1,200 global defence

Rosoboronexport’s New Series of Kalashnikov Assault Rifles at IDEX 2019
2019-02-12 Read More...
“Export permits for the newest Kalashnikov AK200 series assault rifles have been obtained. From now on, Rosoboronexport may offer its partners the AK200, AK203, AK204 and AK205 versions, which will make their international debut at IDEX 2019,” said

Bahrain Defense Chief Receives US 5th Fleet Commander
2019-02-12 Read More...
Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Commander of the United States Naval Forces Central Command (USNAVCENT) and Commander of the

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