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Al Jaber Selects Oshkosh HET for UAE Army
2011-03-02 Read More...
Abu Dhabi-based Al Jaber Group selected Oshkosh Defense to provide the Global Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) vehicle for the UAE Armed

Khalifa University’s Cyber Operations Centre of Excellence
2011-03-02 Read More...
Cassidian, Emiraje, and Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research completed the first phase of establishing a Cyber Operations Centre of Excellence agreed under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed in May

Russia Could 'Lose $4 bn' in Libyan Arms Deals
2011-03-01 Read More...
Russia could lose almost $4.0 billion in arms export contracts to Libya after Moscow joined other world powers in slapping an arms embargo on Moamer Kaddafi’s regime, a report said on Sunday.

Sensor Solutions for the UAE Armed Forces
2011-03-01 Read More...
Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems, LLC, and Global Aerospace Logistics, LLC, announced the signing of a teaming agreement to offer proven, low risk, best value

IDEX-NAVDEX Awards
2011-03-01 Read More...
The IDEX 2011 Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony was held at the Abu Dhabi Armed Forces Officers’ Club in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive

GA-ASI and IGG to Meet UAE Surveillance Needs
2011-03-01 Read More...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with International Golden

Iran & Syria to Co-Operate on Naval Training
2011-02-28 Read More...
Iran and Syria agreed to co-operate on naval training, Iran's official news agency reported after 2 Iranian warships docked in a Syrian

Major Alliances at IDEX-NAVDEX
2011-02-28 Read More...
IDEX and NAVDEX, both held in Abu Dhabi this past week (20-24 February 2011) witnessed a number of alliances and finalization of expansion

Patria & Al Taif Technical Services Sign MoU
2011-02-28 Read More...
Al Taif Technical Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary by Mubadala Development Company, signed a MoU with Patria, a leading defense, security, and aerospace group, to help enhance the UAE Armed Forces support

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

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