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Gulf States continue to forge defence industry partnerships, boosting autonomy and economic diversification

Gulf states are shoring up their defence industrial bases and forging deeper partnerships with traditional Western primes.
IDEX 2023: Autel Robotics showcases DJI challenger drone

Autel Robotics presented its Dragonfish series and EVO Max 4T at IDEX 2023, hoping to challenge DJI's market dominance with the latter.

Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Lacroix tightens UAE bonds with joint venture agreement

Lacroix forged an agreement for UAE manufacturing at the Emirati show and showcased its latest vehicle self-protection system.

Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Saab showcases new laser warning sensor for vehicle self-protection

At the Emirati show, Saab showcased a range of vehicle self-protection and countermeasure solutions.

Naval Warfare

NAVDEX 2023: DSIT to supply ASW kit for undisclosed NATO navy

DSIT, a subsidiary of Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, has been selected by a European shipyard to equip a NATO navy with its anti-submarine warfare solutions.

Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Ukraine accelerates shift to Western artillery systems

Details are emerging of new Ukrainian 155mm self-propelled artillery systems and 300mm mobile rocket launcher.

Training

IDEX 2023: Guardiaris partners with KRMC to bring innovative training to Saudi Arabia

28th February 2023

The partnership between Guardiaris and KRMC aims to provide high quality training solutions to clients in the Middle East and further advance the defence industry in Saudi Arabia.
Defence Notes

IDEX 2023: All the news from the show floor (podcast)

27th February 2023

This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat about the big news stories from IDEX in Abu Dhabi.
Land Warfare

Counter-drone solutions from East and West proliferate at IDEX 2023

27th February 2023

There was no shortage of UAVs on display at IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi, and many companies brought their counter-drone systems too.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Czech firm offers multi-layered air defence for Middle East market

26th February 2023

The air defence capability is currently under development and ‘partially in production’ for Indonesia.
Defence Notes

Avon looks to further Middle East presence at IDEX

25th February 2023

Avon’s plans for the region include localising production and engaging in the transfer of technologies.
Land Warfare

GM Defense charts course for electric future at IDEX 2023

24th February 2023

GM Defense forged closer ties with the UAE at the Emirati defence show and touted its electric vehicle capabilities.
Digital Battlespace

IDEX 2023: Codan Communications presents new squad radio

24th February 2023

The company’s new squad radio system can self-heal and relay information across a network.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Amphibious Patria 6x6 vehicle goes on show

24th February 2023

6x6 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle is seen as natural complement to Patria's larger 8x8 design.
Defence Notes

Israeli defence firms strengthen Gulf ties at IDEX 2023

24th February 2023

Following the Abraham Accords, Israeli and Gulf defence firms have forged ever closer bonds.
Naval Warfare

NAVDEX 2023: Fincantieri offering S800 small submarine to Pakistan

24th February 2023

Presented at NAVDEX in Abu Dhabi, the S800 is pitched as a middle-of-the-market boat between midget submarines and larger designs.
Uncrewed Vehicles

IDEX 2023: Black Eagle UAV gets miniature airborne radar

24th February 2023

Integrating the radar into the Steadicopter UAS allows the rotorcraft to spot potential maritime threats.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Egypt takes COTS route for protected vehicles

24th February 2023

The Temsah-4 armoured vehicle is based on a Mercedes-Benz chassis to reduce through-life costs and features scalable protection levels.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Saudi Arabia in frame to buy ‘Korean Patriot’ SAM system

24th February 2023

South Korea's LIG Nex1 is confident Saudi Arabia will become the next customer for its Medium-range Surface-to-Air Missile Block-II after the UAE.
Naval Warfare

USVs abound at NAVDEX 2023 as firms look to fill plethora of naval requirements

23rd February 2023

With navies across the globe feeling the pinch on budgets, forces are increasingly looking to uncrewed solutions to fill maritime requirements and increase their presence on the high seas.
Uncrewed Vehicles

IDEX 2023: KAI showcases developmental tiltrotor UAV

23rd February 2023

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is showcasing two developmental uncrewed platforms at IDEX 2023, the Night Intruder 500 Vectored Thurst (NI-500VT) and Air Launched Effect (ALE).
Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Nexter extends UAE partnership to tank fleet upgrade

23rd February 2023

The French company has signed an agreement with International Golden Group to collaborate on modernisation of the UAE Army's Leclerc tank fleet.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Milanion NTGS integrates light mortar on all-terrain vehicle, signs Streit Group MoU

23rd February 2023

Milanion NTGS is displaying its light mortar system mounted on a Polaris RZR vehicle and has signed an agreement to collaborate with the UAE's Streit Group.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Otokar awaits second Rabdan contract

23rd February 2023

Otokar has completed delivery of 8x8 Rabdan armoured vehicles to the UAE Army and is working on ambulance and 6x6 versions of the IFV design.
Uncrewed Vehicles

IDEX 2023: Quantum Systems drone proves popular in Ukraine

23rd February 2023

At IDEX 2023, Quantum Systems displayed its two-in-one reconnaissance drone that has proven popular with Ukrainian forces due to its ease of use and ability to operate in GPS-denied environments.
Air Warfare

IDEX 2023: Tekever gains perspective with new surveillance technology

23rd February 2023

Tekever has successfully integrated GAMASAR, the synthetic aperture radar system produced by the company, to its AR5 UAS.