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News - United Arab Emirates

  • Defence Helicopter

    Boeing extends UTC's contract

    10th February 2016

    Boeing has selected UTC Aerospace Systems to continue supplying landing gear to the United States Air Force (USAF) for its fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Boeing, USAF complete GPS IIF constellation

    8th February 2016

    Boeing and the US Air Force have launched the 12th Boeing-built satellite, thereby completing the GPS IIF constellation, the company announced on 5 February. The …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Budget: USAF commits to space competitions

    11th February 2016

    The 2017 US budget has confirmed the extension and continuation of its space satellite programmes. It is providing a budget of $7.1 billion, which is $100 …

  • Defence Notes

    India’s blue-water ambitions

    13th February 2016

    The Indian Navy’s international fleet review, held off the Andhra Pradesh coast and featuring 75 warships plus 24 international warships, sent out a loud message. …

  • Land Warfare

    Philippines inducts 100+ M113A2s

    5th February 2016

    The Philippine Army formally inducted 114 BAE Systems M113A2 armoured personnel carriers (APC) on 4 February. The vehicles are being supplied under the US Excess …

  • Digital Battlespace

    New rockets for USAF

    18th January 2016

    The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded contracts to SpaceX and ATK Launch Systems to produce prototype rocket propulsion systems for the Evolved Expendable Launch …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Ford launches UAV-vehicle challenge

    6th January 2016

    Ford and DJI have launched the DJI Developer Challenge as a call to industry to create a drone-to-vehicle communications solution that utilises the Ford SYNC …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Afghanistan orders more MD 530Fs

    13th January 2016

    The Afghan Air Force (AAF) will add a dozen new armed light helicopters with enhanced mission equipment to its fleet under an award by the …

  • Military Logistics

    USAF begins Airbus tanker testing

    10th December 2015

    The US Air Force has begun refuelling trials on the A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) as part of efforts to fully certify its fleet to …

  • Training

    MetaVR systems for UAE training

    2nd December 2015

    MetaVR will supply 3D real-time visuals, virtual terrain, and 3D content for the new multiple joint fires classroom simulation systems being delivered to the United …

  • Naval Warfare

    Marshall plan for improved PMSCs

    11th December 2015

    Members of the private maritime security (PMS) industry welcomed the decision by the Republic of the Marshall Islands to require all shipping companies flying their …

  • Digital Battlespace

    UAE orders Saab SRSS

    11th November 2015

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to expand and enhance its airborne surveillance capabilities under a contract with Saab for a new airborne Swing Role …

  • Land Warfare

    USSOCOM to buy Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles

    11th December 2015

    United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has released its formal request for proposals (RFP) for its next generation of Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCV). NSCVs are …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Adcom targets UK production

    26th November 2015

    UAE-based UAV manufacturer Adcom are looking to start UK production of its United 40 platform and conduct its first in-country flight next year. The company …

  • Military Logistics

    Dubai 2015: Auto refuelling for MRTTs

    9th November 2015

    A human boom operator on the A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) could soon be a thing of the past as Airbus Defence and Space (DS) …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • AEW&C

    GlobalEye (4-5) [UAE]

    Programme Background The United Arab Emirates Air Force is taking delivery of three GlobalEye (known also as Global 6000) aircraft from Saab. The UAE signed a contract ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    A330 MRTT (4-5) [UAE]

    Programme Background United Arab Emirates Air Force had a requirement for three tanker aircraft. Boeing confirmed that the UAE sent an official request for three ...

  • Corvettes

    Gowind 2500 (1-2) [UAE]

    Programme Background Timeline The Gowind 2500 design has proved a popular export, and variants have been ordered by four countries. Naval Group confirmed the sale of ...

  • Corvettes

    Gowind 2500 Procurement (3-4) [UAE]

    Programme Background Timeline The Gowind 2500 design has proved a popular export and variants have been ordered by four countries. Naval Group confirmed the sale ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Sherpa Light (Egypt)

    Programme Background Egypt is believed to have taken delivery of at least 173 Sherpa Lights and 18 Sherpa Light Scout 4x4 armoured vehicles from Arquus ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Hunter Family [UAE]

    Programme Background IDEX Contract Announcement On 21 February 2023, EDGE announced that its subsidiary, HALCON, had been awarded an AED 1.1 billion ($272.29 million) contract to supply ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    JLTV [Romania]

    Programme Background  The Oshkosh Defence Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is a 4x4 armoured vehicle manufactured in the United States. Originally intended to supplement to Humvee ...

  • Transport

    C-130J-30 - Germany

    This common air transport squadron will have unrestricted exchange of aircraft, air crews, and maintainers, as well as technical and logistical support based on a ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130J [Vietnam]

    According to a July 2024 Reuters report, the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence is in advanced discussions with the United States to procure Lockheed Martin’s C-130J ...

  • Data links

    Data links | C-130J [Vietnam]

    According to a July 2024 Reuters report, the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence is in advanced discussions with the United States to procure Lockheed Martin’s C-130J ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | C-130J [Vietnam]

    According to a July 2024 Reuters report, the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence is in advanced discussions with the United States to procure Lockheed Martin’s C-130J ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    KC-130J - Germany

    This common air transport squadron will have unrestricted exchange of aircraft, air crews, and maintainers, as well as technical and logistical support based on a ...

  • Military UAS - small

    RQ-21A Blackjack / STUASLO - Replacement Units (USMC)

    Programme Background Joint USN and USMC Procurment The RQ-21 Blackjack, or STUALSO, was a combined United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) programme ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

    The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

    The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

    Falcon Edge/IEWS

    Northrop Grumman’s Falcon Edge Integrated Self-Protection System (ISPS) equips the United Arab Emirates Air Force’s (UAEAF) Lockheed Martin F-16E/F Block-60 fighters. 

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Kasser II

    Produced by M4 Industries based in Abu Dhabi, Kasser is a 4x4 MRAP that is currently being developed for the United Arab Emirates. The vehicle ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM, Land: Radio and SATCOM

    AN/ARS-6(V12) PLS

    The new AN/ARS-6 (V12) Personnel Locator System (PLS) Receiver/Transmitter (R/T) is a functional replacement for the old AN/ARS-6. These systems are used to locate missing ...

  • Self-propelled rocket launchers

    MCRL

    The Multiple Cradle Rocket Launcher (MCRL) was developed by Al Jaber Land Systems (AJLS) in cooperation with Roketsan to meet the requirements of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ...

  • Air: Displays

    Digital Light Engine Head-Up Display

    BAE Systems Digital Light Engine (DLE) HUD is designed to upgrade existing display equipment with a modular, electro-optic digital system. According to the manufacturer, DLE HUDs ...

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    F110-GE-129

    The F110-GE-129, manufactured by GE Aviation, is a derivative of the F110-GE-100 engine. It powers the F-16V Block 70, the F-16C/D Block 50 and Japan's ...

  • Sealift/replenishment vessels

    Al Saadiyat (Logistics Support Vessel)

    Al Saadiyat is the most recent logistics support vessel to be built for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy. The vessel is effectively a large ...

  • Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

    Eclair-M

    MBDA’s Éclair-M is the standard countermeasure launching system for the Dassault Mirage-2000 series of combat aircraft. It is used widely by the myriad of Mirage-2000 ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    IPN

    Produced by Selex ES (now part of Leonardo), the IPN is a family of combat management systems. Also known as SADOC 2, it is in ...

  • Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Land: Defensive Systems - Gunshot Detection / Hostile Fire Indicator

    ShotFinder Acoustic Hostile Fire Detection

    Northrop Grumman’s ShotFinder is a hostile fire detection system designed to protect aircraft against small arms and light weapons fire. The apparatus employs acoustic technology ...

  • Corvettes

    Comandanti/Sirio Class (FCX15)

    The Comandanti-class corvettes designed and built by Italian company Financatieri are in service with the Italian Navy, which operates four, with the first commissioned in 2001, ...

  • Armoured engineer vehicles

    MW370 MineWolf

    The MW370 MineWolf is fitted with tiller or flail attachments to clear all types of anti-personnel and heavy antitank mines containing up to 15kg of ...

  • Military UGVs

    Mini-Caliber

    The lightweight, tracked Mini-Caliber is a one-man transportable UGV for special weapons and tactics teams and EOD operators. Developed for tactical missions, the robot is ...

  • Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers

    AN/ALR-94

    BAE Systems’ AN/ALR-94 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) forms a key part of the self-protection suite of the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor combat ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    AGM-84H SLAM-ER

    The AGM-84H Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) is an American air-launched cruise missile designed as a long-range weapon system to provide day, night and ...