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FLIR Wins UAE Coastal Security Contract
2011-02-25 Read More...
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced during IDEX that it has teamed with Sonardyne International Ltd on a substantial multi-million dollar project in the United Arab

KMW at IDEX 2011
2011-02-24 Read More...
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) is exhibiting its competence in combat systems and highly protected vehicles at IDEX 2011 (Abu Dhabi, 20-24 February

DIMDEX 2012 at IDEX 2011!
2011-02-24 Read More...
The 3rd Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2012) is preparing to take part in a trade event for the defense and security sector this

FN Herstal at IDEX 2011
2011-02-23 Read More...
FN Herstal, a world leader in small arms manufacture, is displaying two innovative additions to its product line during IDEX 2011, Abu Dhabi, from 20 through 24 February

Injazat & ADSB Sign IT Agreement
2011-02-23 Read More...
Injazat Data Systems has been appointed by Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), under a 5-year key IT outsourcing deal, to support the critical IT requirements of ADSB, the sophisticated military and commercial shipbuilding

UAE Awards $1.1bn Defense Contracts
2011-02-22 Read More...
The UAE has awarded $1.1 billion of defense contracts to local and international firms with more deals to come this week, signaling continued military spending by the oil

Al Taif Technical Services signs Agreement with Nexter Systems
2011-02-22 Read More...
Al Taif Technical Services, a leading provider of Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, and upgrade services for heavy utility vehicles, ground support equipment and fighting platforms, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexter

KADDB Awards Contract to ATK
2011-02-22 Read More...
ATK received a contract from the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) of the Kingdom of Jordan to modify two of the country’s CASA-235 transport aircraft into highly-capable and cost-effective special mission

Karcher at IDEX 2011
2011-02-22 Read More...
With 108 sqm, Kärcher Futuretech is the 6th largest exhibitor in terms of exhibition space within the German group participating at IDEX 2011 (Abu Dhabi, 20-24 February

Rosoboronexport at IDEX 2011
2011-02-21 Read More...
At the 10th anniversary IDEX 2011, held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) from 20 to 24 February, Rosoboronexport is presenting the BMPT, a unique tank support combat

Northrop to Showcase E-Warfare Systems
2011-02-21 Read More...
Northrop Grumman, a leader in global security and solid-state radar technology, will showcase its key defense and security infrastructure system solutions at the upcoming International Defense Exhibition &

MBDA at IDEX-NAVDEX 2011
2011-02-20 Read More...
At IDEX-NAVDEX (Abu Dhabi, 20-24 February 2011), MBDA is presenting its comprehensive range of ground and naval based air defenses extending from short range to the longer range and antiballistic

Abu Dhabi Set for Record-Breaking 10th IDEX
2011-02-19 Read More...
Abu Dhabi is set to host a record-breaking IDEX edition when the show’s 10th anniversary takes place 20–24 February 2011 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the

Iraq Delays $900m F-16 Purchase
2011-02-17 Read More...
Iraq has postponed the planned purchase of 18 F-16 fighter planes from the United States this year and diverted the funds to feeding the poor, an official said earlier this

China to Build $1.2bn Airport in Sudan
2011-02-17 Read More...
A Chinese company won a 900 million Euro ($1.21 billion) contract to build a new international airport in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, underscoring the close links between China and sanctions-hit

Emirates & Rolls-Royce in $2.2bn Service Contract
2011-02-15 Read More...
Emirates Airline signed a $2.2 billion TotalCare long term services contract with Rolls-Royce, covering Trent engines for 70 Airbus A350XWB

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