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NAVDEX 2025: First of UAE Navy’s four Falaj-3 OPVs commissioned

The vessels were first discussed a full ten years before the commissioning ceremony, and three more are due within the next three years.
IDEX 2025: Rafael increases missile and drone defence capability as threats and demands rise

Rafael president and CEO Yoav Tourgeman, speaking to Shephard at IDEX 2025, has outlined how the company is pushing through air defence programmes in the face of attacks on Israel from rockets, missiles and drones on multiple fronts.

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IDEX 2025: Hyundai Rotem highlights advanced features of K2 MBT

One of the few main battle tanks (MBT) displayed at IDEX 2025 was the latest Hyundai Rotem K2 MBT from South Korea, which has already secured its first export contract with Poland, with initial units delivered.

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IDEX 2025: Uzbekistan sets out AFV credentials with family of new designs

Uzbekistan's Havztez Defense rolled out a new family of armoured personnel carriers (APCs) at IDEX 2025, offering another national alternative in an already crowded market.

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IDEX 2025: Aselsan introduces new air-burst round with C-UAS mission in mind

Aselsan revealed at IDEX 2025 that it has been developing a 25mm calibre air-bursting munition known as ATOM 25.

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IDEX 2025: Embraer pushes counter-UAV capabilities for its Super Tucano

Embraer is looking to position its Super Tucano aircraft to Middle Eastern countries at IDEX to join current customers Lebanon and Afghanistan.

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IDEX 2025: Sichuan Jinji unveils new ZJ01 all-terrain vehicle

20th February 2025

While China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) markets much of the equipment developed in China for land forces, smaller Chinese contractors are also contributing to military vehicle development.
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IDEX 2025: Calidus 8×8 Light Infantry Fighting Vehicle enters production

20th February 2025

The new Light Infantry Fighting Vehicle (LIFV) builds on Calidus’s experience with its Wahash (8×8) vehicle.
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IDEX 2025: EOS to fire R500 remote weapon station for potential customers this year

20th February 2025

The R500, the latest remote weapon station (RWS) designed by EOS, was unveiled at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. It joins the smaller R400 and Slinger, as well as the large R600 and R800 systems, in the company’s portfolio.
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IDEX 2025: Hyundai unveils 105mm light SPH and 81mm mortar vehicle for ROK Army

20th February 2025

Two elements of the South Korean company Hyundai, WIA Business and Hyundai Rotem Group, have joined forces to develop two highly mobile indirect fire systems, the 105mm Light Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) and vehicle-mounted 81mm mortar system.
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IDEX 2025: China attacks the loitering munition market

20th February 2025

At IDEX 2025, held in Abu Dhabi this week, an array of Chinese attack UAVs, primarily loitering munitions, have been on display.
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IDEX 2025: India’s Kalyani brings latest 155mm gun to Abu Dhabi

20th February 2025

The MArG 45 wheeled self-propelled artillery system has made it debut at IDEX 2025 but has yet to enter production.
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IDEX 2025: New Slovak mortar system already being trialled in undisclosed country

20th February 2025

Slovak company ZTS-ŠPECIÁL, in association with Excalibur Army and Kerametal, launched a new 120mm self-propelled mortar (SPM) system at IDEX this week.
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IDEX 2025: Heven Drones’ Raider UAS aims for 2026 delivery date

20th February 2025

The modular twin-fuselage, hydrogen-powered uncrewed aerial system has just been unveiled, with the company conducting final flight tests and maturing the product later this year.
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IDEX 2025: VBCI For Qatar: second-hand on the third attempt? (Opinion)

19th February 2025

On the ground at IDEX with delegation’s chequebook in hand, Qatar’s dreams of the Boxer appear potentially moribund.
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IDEX 2025: GA-ASI to unveil new exportable small UAS platform in June 2025

19th February 2025

While the product remains in development, GA-ASI is looking to target the international market with a new small UAS, focusing on exportability.
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IDEX 2025: Jump 20-X marks the spot for AeroVironment

19th February 2025

AeroVironment showcased the Jump 20-X, an advancement of the company’s Jump 20 VTOL-capable fixed-wing UAV, at this year’s IDEX in Abu Dhabi.
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IDEX 2025: GIDS aims to set the loitering munition market ablaze

19th February 2025

At IDEX 2025, Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS) unveiled the Blaze family of loitering munitions: the Blaze-25, Blaze-50 and Blaze-75.
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IDEX 2025: Airbus in talks with UAE firms on primary production for A400M

19th February 2025

Airbus working to build on long-standing relationships with Emirati firms to boost its A400M prospects in the country. If successful, it has said it could see a need for eight to 10 aircraft to replace the UAE air force’s ageing C-130 aircraft.
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IDEX 2025: MARSS delivers two more protection systems for naval bases in the Middle East

19th February 2025

NiDAR, which protects against threats through real-time data fusion, has been designed to provide faster detection, tracking, classification and response to potential threats.
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IDEX 2025: John Cockerill showcases stealth recon vehicle, but is Nimr partnership over?

19th February 2025

John Cockerill Defense (JCD) has brought its i-X 4x4 protected reconnaissance vehicle to IDEX 2025. The i-X was developed as a private venture to meet potential demand for a fast, stealthy and highly mobile platform.
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IDEX 2025: Teal Drones set to sign for US Army production

18th February 2025

Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones was awarded US Army contract for the Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 (SRRT2) programme last year but final negotiations towards a production contract signature are underway.
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IDEX 2025: L3Harris Viper Shield “on timeline” as first upgrade customer launch targeted for mid-2025

18th February 2025

L3Harris’ Viper Shield, an all-digital, fully integrated electronic warfare system for the F-16, is aiming for deliveries by late-2025, as the company explores a variety of upgrade options to further futureproof the system.
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IDEX 2025: IAI pushes ahead with new systems as international interest is roused in Iron Dome

18th February 2025

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) CEO Boaz Levy spoke to Shephard about the company’s decades-long development of it missile portfolio, at a time when countries around the world have been demonstrating a growing appetite in procuring national missile defence systems.
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IDEX 2025: NORINCO unveils SH16A artillery system for Middle East market

18th February 2025

NORINCO’s SH16A self-propelled howitzer combines mobility, protection and precision firepower. Its claimed uniqueness is debatable, however, given similarities to Germany’s RCH-155 which is already in production.
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IDEX 2025: Does this up-armoured T-90 tank mean Russia has learnt Ukraine war lessons?

18th February 2025

After significant losses of the T-90 main battle tank (MBT) in the Ukraine conflict, Russia's UralVagonZavod has developed and tested a series of upgrades to enhance the survivability of the platform, with the result on display in Abu Dhabi this week.