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IDEX 2015 (video): The week in full
Tim Fish, land and support editor at Shephard Media, takes a look at the offerings at IDEX 2015.
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Heli-Expo 2015: Bell ‘concerned’ over surplus helicopters
The US Army’s decision to retire nearly 800 helicopters and potentially sell them on to foreign customers remains a concern for Bell Helicopter, the manufacturer’s …
Land Warfare
IDEX 2015: New Saber-25 turret launched by FNSS
Turkish armaments manufacturer FNSS has put its new turret design on display at IDEX called the Saber-25. Fitted with a 25mm M242 cannon from ATK, …
Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2015: Nexter Robotics matures
French armaments manufacturer Nexter Robotics displayed its Nerva robot technology at the IDEX exhibition following a successful year in 2014. The subsidiary, which was only …
Defence Notes
IDEX 2015: Rockwell Collins seeks partnerships in region
Rockwell Collins expects to see continued growth in the Middle East as the region continues to invest and grow its own industrial base through investment …
Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: FLIR Systems targets Middle East, integration markets
Like many other companies, FLIR Systems is looking to the Middle East as a target market as well as moving up the value chain in …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2015: CAE eyes Gulf opportunities
22nd February 2015
CAE wants to increase its share of training for local armed forces in the GCC area as they modernise their equipment and look to enhance …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2015: UAE defence dependence to end
22nd February 2015
The UAE is set to become a regional power with the development of a larger defence industrial base. Speaking at the IDEX Conference in Abu …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2015: Sudan hails joint solution to border control
22nd February 2015
Cross border joint operations can go some way to solving difficult security problems in border regions, the Sudanese MoD has revealed. Speaking at the IDEX …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2015: UAE shows ‘readiness to use force’ in Syria
21st February 2015
Fresh airstrikes carried out by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Syria in late February have signalled its continued willingness to use military force to …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: L-3 Linkabit delivers NCW modem to Canada
21st February 2015
Following tests last year L-3 Linkabit has started deliveries of its Network Centric Waveform (NCW) modem to Canada. L-3 Linkabit tested a Canadian Army-Navy multi-terminal, …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: UAE buys new imaging system
20th February 2015
L-3 Wescam is set to provide the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with MX-15D EO/IR imaging and designation systems following an order from IOMAX USA, it …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2015: Rheinmetall laser available from 2018
20th February 2015
A High Energy Laser (HEL) is set to be available from Rheinmetall in three years, the company has revealed. A spokesperson said that since testing …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2015: Tekever launches quadcopter
20th February 2015
Tekever is introducing a new quadcopter into an already saturated marketplace it has been revealed. The quadcopter, known as the Vertical Ray 1 (VR1) Colibri, …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: Savox launches new tactical headgear
19th February 2015
A new tactical headgear system will be launched by C3I company, Savox at the IDEX exhibition. Named THOR (Tactical Headgear system for changing Operational Requirements) …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: Theyab and Red team up
18th February 2015
Mission support specialists Theyab International Group-Defense & Security (TIG-DS) has signed a teaming agreement with Dubai-based Red Solutions. The joint venture will be known as …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEX 2015: ISIS to impact Middle East rotorcraft plans
18th February 2015
The protracted fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) will cast a long shadow over military requirements in the region, particularly in …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: Rohde & Schwarz presents new radar detection system
18th February 2015
A new system for detecting, acquiring and analyzing radar signals is being presented by Rohde & Schwarz at IDEX 2015 for the first time. Called …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2015: Patria to show new NEMO simulator features
18th February 2015
Patria will unveil new features on its New Mortar (NEMO) training simulator at this year’s IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi. It will be the first …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2015: Qnective building maritime C2 for Oman
18th February 2015
A maritime communications network is being built for the Sultanate of Oman by Switzerland-based encryption software specialists Qnective and local partner Al-Madakhel. The companies are …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2015: Tyron launches new flat tyre lubricant
18th February 2015
New technology that will allow wheeled armoured vehicles to continue to manoeuvre with flat tyres will be launched by Tyron Runflat at IDEX 2015. The …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2015: FDS launches modular defensive structures
18th February 2015
A new modular lightweight defensive structure system has been developed by Force Development Services (FDS). Using armoured panels connected together the Modular Armour Protection System …
IDEX 2015
Shephard Media covers the IDEX exhibition, which brings together more than 1500 exhibiting companies, and an expected 100,000+ trade visitors.
A big thanks to our sponsors, Rohde & Schwarz, for helping us bring this Show News site to you and ensuring that the stories can be viewed for free all week.
If you are attending the show, don't forget to visit us at booth 04-A08 for copies of our magazines and handbooks.
To get in touch with the news team, please contact:
- Darren Lake: darren.l@shephardmedia.com @defenceviper
- Tim Fish: tim.f@shephardmedia.com and @sweeneygov
- Beth Maundrill: beth.m@shephardmedia.com and @gunshipgirl
