Tawazun, Bin Jabr tie up for NIMR vehicle development
ABU DHABI: Tawazun Holding and Bin Jabr Group for Holding Industries LLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration on setting up a joint venture company for the development of NIMIR vehicle. NIMR is an off-road extreme utility military vehicle, designed and manufactured by Bin Jabr...
Roketsan claims $90 million weapons systems deal in Middle East
Abu Dhabi: Turkey's Roketsan along with its Abu Dhabi-based partner Al Jaber Company, it had reached an agreement for a contract worth about $90 million (Dh330.3 million) to develop a weapons system for an undisclosed country in the Middle East
Thales signs JV with C4 Advanced Solutions to provide maintenance services for...
Abu Dhabi: Thales signed an agreement with local partner C4 Advanced Solutions to create a joint venture company, Thales Advanced Solutions, to provide maintenance services for tactical radios of the United Arab Emirates armed forces at the IDEX 2009. C4 Advanced Solutions is wholly owned subsidiary...
CNIA to build and supply 34 interceptor boats to UAE valued $125
ABU DHABI: The Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company (ADSB) to build and supply 34 high-speed interceptor boats at an estimated total value of 460 million AED at IDEX 2009 show. CNIA's Director General, Staff Brigadier Engineer Muhair Ali Al...
UAE may buy $7 billion advanced missile defence system from Lockheed Martin
Dubai: A $7 billion agreement to sell an advanced missile defence system to the United Arab Emirates may be reached within 18 months, said Lockheed Martin Corp. The US government has recently approved the THAAD missile defense system sale to the U
Critical National Infrastructure Authority(CNIA), UAE home land security will be at IDEX...
ABU DHABI - According to Khaleej Times the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) has decided to play an active role at the ensuing edition of International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2009) as part of its efforts to be a leading player in the region and across the globe. CNIA was created in May 2007 by a Presidential Decree with a view to safeguard Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure and key assets and is an independent entity affiliated to the Abu Dhabi Executive Council
Otokar to launch brand-new, mine-protected vehicle at IDEX 2009
ABU DHABI -- Turkish armoured vehicle designer and manufacturer, Otokar, will launch a brand-new, mine-protected armoured vehicle at IDEX 2009. The KAYA, developed by Otokar in response to the growing worldwide demand for mine-resistant vehicles, combines superior mine and ballistic protection with high levels of cross-country capability
Offsets company to manufacture EW systems takes shape in UAE
Abu Dhabi, - ELTBAT Electronic Systems Development L.L
ECA exhibits State-of-the Art Robotic and Intelligent Solutions at IDEX 09
ECA exhibits SIMBA 45, System for Imaging and Bathymetry, designed for carrying out missions such as hydrographic & oceanographic survey, homeland security and mine warfare. The embarked systems & equipment are Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Vehicle ALISTER, Unmanned Surface Vehicle INSPECTOR, Mine-killer K-STER, ROV H300/H1000, towed sonar and a hyperbaric chamber
Middle East will continue as a strong area of defense market despite...
NEWTOWN, Conn. --- Despite the sharp decline in oil prices from highs of $150 per barrel in July 2008 down to less than $40 per barrel in the first weeks of 2009, the Middle East will continue as a strong area of opportunity for defense producers
Defense Officials Switch Seabee Deployment from Kuwait to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON --- Instead of deploying to Kuwait, about 500 Navy Seabees will deploy to Afghanistan, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said today.>> The Seabees are the 25th Naval Construction Regiment home-ported in Gulfport, Miss
Defense Officials Switch Seabee Deployment from Kuwait to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON --- Instead of deploying to Kuwait, about 500 Navy Seabees will deploy to Afghanistan, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said today.>> The Seabees are the 25th Naval Construction Regiment home-ported in Gulfport, Miss
French DGA Orders 70 New Generation Fuel Tank Trucks
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $756M for Hypersonic Weapon System Enhancements
Singapore’s F-16 Crash Caused by Gyroscope Malfunction
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...