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News - Dimdex

  • Naval Warfare

    DIMDEX 2018: Regulations fail to match pace of HEL gun development

    12th March 2018

    Regulations determining the implementation and use of laser weapons are failing to keep pace with the development of such technologies, according to Rheinmetall Defence. Showcasing …

  • Naval Warfare

    DIMDEX 2018: New machine guns for Cardigan Bay's commandos

    12th March 2018

    The UK’s Royal Marine Commando's stationed on board the RFA Cardigan Bay are set to receive new heavy machine guns (HMG) as part of their …

  • Military Logistics

    DIMDEX 2018: DND's search for treasure continues

    13th March 2018

    Naval logistics forms the backbone for any naval force deployed persistently overseas, removing much of the requirements for vessels to leave stations for lengthy trips …

  • Naval Warfare

    DIMDEX 2018: BAE win in Type 31e programme could see exports built overseas

    13th March 2018

    If the BAE Systems design wins the Type 31e bid it could deal a blow to British shipbuilding aspirations as company officials suggest exports could …

  • Naval Warfare

    Fincantieri's week in the spotlight

    3rd August 2017

    Events of the past week have proved a mixed bag for Fincantieri after its thwarted attempt to purchase shipbuilder STX France and successful conclusion of …

  • Naval Warfare

    Qatar, MBDA sign coastal defence contract

    2nd September 2016

    MBDA will supply a coastal defence system for the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) under a contract signed on 1 September. The contract formalises an …

  • Naval Warfare

    Qatar seek fast patrol boats

    23rd August 2016

    The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Qatar for an undisclosed number of Mk V fast patrol boats in …

  • Naval Warfare

    New OPVs, corvettes and LPD for Qatar

    20th June 2016

    Two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be built for the Qatar Emiri Armed Forces by shipbuilder Fincantieri, as part of a wider programme of work …

  • Training

    DIMDEX 2016: CAE to deliver Swedish trainer

    30th March 2016

    CAE will deliver 42 Naval Tactical Mission Trainers (TMT) to the Swedish Navy next week. The system will then be put through it paces with …

  • Digital Battlespace

    DIMDEX 2016: Qatar orders satellite data receiving station

    3rd April 2016

    Airbus Defence and Space has received a contract from the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) to provide a multi-mission direct satellite data receiving station and image …

  • Naval Warfare

    DIMDEX 2016: Pre-show planning by European OEMs

    28th March 2016

    European OEMs are positioning themselves for potential procurement programmes in the GCC region. They are eager to explore a maritime security and defence market still …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    DIMDEX 2016: Qatar signs Aerosonde deal

    31st March 2016

    The Qatari Emiri Armed Forces signed an MoU with Textron Systems Unmanned System for an Aerosonde UAS system, valued at 54 million Qatari rials ($15 …

  • Naval Warfare

    DIMDEX 2016: OCEA to deliver OPV this year

    31st March 2016

    French shipbuilders OCEA say they will be in a position to deliver a 60m OPV to a West African country later this year, as the …

  • Naval Warfare

    DIMDEX 2016: Qatar spending spree

    30th March 2016

    Additional maintenance, equipment and training MoU’s were signed for the Qatar Emiri Armed Forces on 30 March. The contracts were with companies such as MBDA, Thales …

  • Naval Warfare

    DIMDEX 2016: RB-M lines up for Middle East

    30th March 2016

    US-based shipbuilder Kvichak Marine Industries say they have recieved interest from countries in the Middle East. Queries have related to their Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) vessel, which is …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Fast Attack Craft (FAC) 50

    The FAC 50 is a Fast Attack Craft designed by the Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan. At DIMDEX 2024, Qatar ordered two units, which are planned to be ...

  • Frigates

    F-142

    The F-142 is a 140m frigate developed by Dearsan Shipyard. Unveiled during DIMDEX 2022, the vessel features a stealth design combined with high firepower, a ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 24

    The Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 24 is an interceptor craft designed by Yonca Onuk JV. Available in Special Operations and Fast Attack versions, a ...

  • Corvettes

    Ares 76 Corvette

    At DIMDEX 2024, Ares shipyard unveiled a new corvette design dubbed Ares 76 Corvette. The vessel was developed in response to an inquiry received from ...

  • ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Q01 / Q02

    The Q01 is an optinoal piloted MALE prototype aircraft developed by Reiner Stemme Utility Air-Systems GmbH in collaboration with the Emirate of Qatar. The Q02 has ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Ares 80 SAT

    The Ares 80 SAT is a Special Operations Support and Fast Attack Craft designed for Special Forces insertion and extraction, as well as fast attack, ...

  • Loitering munitions

    ASN-301

    The ASN-301 is a Chinese anti-radiation loitering munition. Likely based on Israel's Harpy drone, the ASN-301 features a delta-wing configuration and a pusher propeller, and ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Fast Attack Craft FAC 46

    The Fast Attack Craft (FAC) 46 was introduced by Dearsan Shipyard at DIMDEX 2022. The FAC 46 is designed to perform a wide range of ...

  • Minehunters

    New Generation Minehunters/Coastal (NGM/C)

    At DIMDEX 2024, Intermarine unveiled a model of the next-generation coastal minehunters currently being developed for the Italian Navy. Eight such units are expected to be ordered ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Cockerill i-X

    The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...

  • Frigates

    Crossover 139 Fast Combatant

    Damen revealed its Crossover 139 vessel, suiting the requirement for the Republic of Singapore Navy's future Multi-Role Combat Vessel, at IMEDEX Asia 2019. The requirement ...

  • ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Q-01

    The Q-01 is an optionally piloted MALE UAS developed by Reiner Stemme to meet the requirements of the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF). The development programme ...

  • Military helicopters - attack

    AW249

    The AW249, or New Exploration and Escort Helicopter (NEES), is an attack helicopter being developed for the Italian Army by Leonardo based on the AW149 tactical transport helicopter. It ...

  • Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar

    Searchmaster

    The Searchmaster is an airborne multirole surveillance radar that employs an AESA antenna and is derived from qualified technologies developed for the RBE2 radar of ...

  • OPVs

    OPV 2600 Military

    The OPV 2600 is an Offshore Patrol Vessel manufactured by Damen. Two vessels have been ordered by Pakistan. It is designed to conduct a wide range of missions, ...