
IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 Conclude with Total Deals of US$6.85 Billion
On the 5th day of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, Tawazun Council announced 15 deals valued at AED 1.43 billion (US$389.65 million) with both local and international companies. This brought the total number of deals signed during the five-day exhibition to 55,

Exclusive Interview: Hamad Al Marar, MD & CEO, EDGE Group
Al Defaiya published an exclusive interview with Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & CEO of EDGE Group in its February issue coinciding with IDEX-NAVDEX 2025:

Egypt Requests Abrams Tank Refurbishment, Support, and Equipment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Abrams Tank Refurbishment, Support, and Equipment, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.69 billion.

Saudi Ministry of Defence, Navantia Sign Contract for Three Additional Avante 2200 Corvettes
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence announced on December 11 a contract with the Spanish company Navantia for the supply of three additional Avante 2200 corvettes, identical to the units already in service for the Royal Saudi Naval Force.

US Approves $1.2 Billion Sale of GMLRS & ATACMS Munitions to United Arab Emirates
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of GMLRS and ATACMS Munitions and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $1.2 billion.

Saudi Arabia Requests AGM-114R3 Hellfire II & AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AGM-114R3 Hellfire II Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $655 million.

Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind® Corvette ‘Al Emarat’ to United Arab Emirates
The delivery ceremony of the Gowind® corvette Al Emarat, ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Naval Group, took place on 27th June 2024 in Lorient, France, in the presence of an official delegation of the United Arab Emirates Navy,

Global Military Spending Reaches $2,443 Billion in 2023
Total global military expenditure reached $2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 per cent in real terms from 2022. This was the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009.
Defense News
BAE Systems, BHE to Support Amphibious Combat Vehicles in the Middle East
24/02/2025 Read More...At IDEX Exhibition which concluded in Abu Dhabi Friday, BAE Systems has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bin Hilal Enterprises (BHE), a United Arab Emirates regional defense and aerospace company, that will see the two
Products
HENSOLDT Launches Next-Generation DL-6000 Data Link Solution at IDEX 2025
24/02/2025 Read More...HENSOLDT, the global sensor solutions provider, announced the launch of the DL-6000, its sixth-generation data link solution, at IDEX 2025, which took place which took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 17-21 February.
Security
Rabdan Academy, INTERPOL to Strengthen Cooperation in Research & Training
24/02/2025 Read More...Rabdan Academy, a global leader in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management, has signed a training agreement with INTERPOL. The agreement sets the stage for enhanced cooperation in research, training and the sharing of expertise.
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