Air Warfare
IDEX 2021: Schiebel works on larger, heavier Camcopter
The S-300 rotorcraft UAV is being developed to give operators a heavier payload.
Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2021: MBDA announces first international customer for VL MICA NG
New-generation version of VL MICA air defence system is ordered by Egypt.
Land Warfare
IDEX 2021: Iveco launches SuperAV variant and 4x4 tactical vehicle
Both the 8x8 SuperAV Land and Multirole Tactical Vehicle have some common features.
Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2021: ADSB looks ahead with new vessel designs
Mesbar, Majed and Falaj 3 designs see the light of day at Abu Dhabi naval exhibition.
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Land Warfare
US Army receives second Iron Dome system
4th January 2021
Both batteries will be deployed to protect US troops against against rockets, mortars and other ballistic and aerial threats.
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Defence Helicopter
State Department paves way for AH-64E sale to Kuwait
4th January 2021
Total of 24 helicopters included in $4 billion package.
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Defence Notes
S-400 procurement implications come home to roost for Turkey
28th December 2020
The US decision to impose CAATSA sanctions brings ramifications for Turkish defence programmes, despite the defiant noises coming from Ankara.
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Defence Notes
Unprecedented missile intercept test may stoke Gulf interest
16th December 2020
David’s Sling was tested simultaneously with an upgraded Iron Dome system and the Arrow ballistic missile interceptor — some of these capabilities could appeal to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Middle Eastern armoured vehicle market, Iranian naval hype and training in the age of COVID
27th November 2020
Welcome to Episode 47 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Air Warfare
Discussions put Rafale in play for Iraq
25th November 2020
Talks are only at an early stage, and questions remain over how procurement of the fourth-generation multirole aircraft would be funded
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Defence Notes
Realism should temper hopes of ‘big ticket’ Israel-UAE defence cooperation
18th September 2020
A glance at the passenger manifest on the maiden El Al flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi would have underscored two factors behind the …
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Defence Notes
Indigenous Middle East defence industry faces three key challenges
7th September 2020
As Gulf countries seek to develop sustainable defence industries to supply their own armed forces with an increasing percentage of indigenously manufactured equipment, steps need …
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Military Logistics
Israel pushes US for accelerated KC-46 deliveries
19th June 2020
As the risk of regional conflict with Iran shows no sign of abating, Israel has asked the US to expedite delivery of its first pair …
IDEX 2021 News
The latest news and developments from IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. Track the latest announcements on this page or get more in-depth IDEX coverage in our latest magazine editions
