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IDEX 2017: Intelligent features for Galix
French countermeasure experts Lacroix are in the process of adding additional capabilities to its Galix self-protection system with the integration of missile warning and laser …
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IDEX 2017: Nimr gets UAE vehicle order boost
The UAE Land Forces has ordered thousands of vehicles from their domestic manufacturer, Nimr, it was announced at IDEX.Although the value of the contract was …
Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Harris to digitise UAE battle management
The UAE Land Forces are set to receive and upgrade to their battle management that will see them transition to digital systems.A contract worth $189 …
Special Operations
IDEX 2017: UAE eyes additional Archangels
After successful deployment to Yemen and other regional hotspots, the United Arab Emirates is expected to place even more orders for the US-built Iomax 'Archangel' …
Defence Notes
IDEX 2017: Highlights of the week (video)
As the biennial IDEX and the associated NAVDEX show in Abu Dhabi closes its doors for another two years exhibitors and visitors alike will take …
Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: GD bids for UAE 4x4
The UAE Presidential Guard is in the early stages of looking for a new 4x4 for their three units and General Dynamics' OTS division is …
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Military Logistics
IDEX 2017: War reserve win for DynCorp
14th February 2017
DynCorp International has been awarded another contract to support the US military's War Reserve Materiel (WRM) programme in the Middle East, following a six-offer competitive …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Keeping the M60 relevant
13th February 2017
As the price of oil slowly increases, expectations abound that global defence expenditure will start to go up, boosted by additional spending from governments in …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Hawkeye and new truck debut
13th February 2017
AM General is no stranger to the Middle East market with thousands of its HMMWV vehicles in the inventories of many armies in the region.But …
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Special Operations
IDEX 2017: SX-1 rifle makes debut
13th February 2017
Austrian firearms manufacturer and newcomer to the industry, Ritter & Stark, will be showcasing its SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle (MTR) for the first time at …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2017: Navies look to address militant threat
13th February 2017
Recent events off the coast of Yemen and an uptick in militant activity, including a suicide attack against a Saudi vessel last month, are expected …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Patria unveils new AMV variant
13th February 2017
Patria is launching the AMV28A, a new AMV 8x8 vehicle variant fitted with a Kongsberg Protector Medium Calibre Turret (MCT-30) at IDEX 2017 in Abu …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Getting FATS in the Middle East
13th February 2017
The Middle East is a 'key market' for Meggitt Training Systems, which is introducing its FATS 100e virtual training system to IDEX for the first …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: The lay of the land
13th February 2017
The Middle East is about as unstable as anyone can remember with the civil war in Syria, the continuing fight against Daesh in Iraq and …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Eitan overseas build?
13th February 2017
As Israel's newly developed Eitan 8x8 vehicle completes its final stages of testing there is a chance the production vehicles could be built in the …
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Defence Helicopter
Saudi helicopter force stands up
1st February 2017
The first operational brigade of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) will receive 12 Boeing AH-6i armed scout helicopters in May as the new aviation …
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Defence Notes
Growing threats shape Middle East (video)
22nd December 2016
The Middle East region continues to play a major part in world politics, particularly when it comes to defence and security.Growing threats in the region …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Saudi Arabia - A close customer (part 3 - maritime)
18th December 2016
We come to the last part on Saudi Arabia's defence relationship with the West, the maritime domain. This is less high profile than the land …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: Saudi Arabia - A close customer (part 1 - land)
14th December 2016
With Saudi Arabia engaged in military action in the Yemen, the kingdom is taking an active part in the wider Middle East conflict between Sunni …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Saudi Arabia - A close customer (part 2 - air)
14th December 2016
As we have already seen in Part 1 – Land, the close defence relationship between Saudi Arabia's ruling House of Saud and Western governments is …
IDEX 2017 Show News
Shephard Media reports from IDEX 2017, which brings together more than 1,500 exhibiting companies, and an expected 100,000+ trade visitors.
A big thanks to our Show News sponsor Arnold Defense for helping us bring the microsite site to you and ensuring that the stories can be viewed for free all week.
If you are attending, don't forget to visit us at Booth C6007 for copies of our magazines and handbooks.
To get in touch with the news team:
Tony Skinner: tony.s@shephardmedia.com and @TonyMSkinner
Grant Turnbull: grant.t@shephardmedia.com and @grantturnbull_
Tim Fish: tim.f@shephardmedia.com and @sweeneygov
Richard Thomas: richard.t@shephardmedia.com and @RT_Shephard
